2015 GMC Terrain
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 298
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 298 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 386 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 364 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 298 |
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 220 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
34% · 101 reportsEngine
27% · 80 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Vehicle stalled, steering column was shaking. Fortunately, this took place when leaving work parking lot. Had it happened on the road, driver and passenger safety would've been at greater risk.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-13
Electrical system
10% · 31 reportsExterior lighting
8% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Power train
7% · 21 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 298 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-10-19Air bags15V666000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015.
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2018-11-02Recall queryClosed 2019-12-19 Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
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2019-12-13Engineering analysisClosed 2022-11-28 Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
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2022-09-08Exterior lighting22V137000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
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2022-10-25Visibility22V165000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 101 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 80 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V666000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V137000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 22V165000 · Visibility
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 GMC Terrain reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Terrain is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Terrain?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.