MYRModel Year Report

2018 GMC Terrain

● Typical for this model
2018 GMC Terrain
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Terrain Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2010: 290 complaints 2010 2011: 386 complaints 2012: 364 complaints 2013: 363 complaints 2013 2014: 296 complaints 2015: 295 complaints 2016: 149 complaints 2016 2017: 133 complaints 2018: 212 complaints 2018 2019: 177 complaints 2019 2020: 179 complaints 2021: 33 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 35 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints 2026
2018: 212 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010290
2011386
2012364
2013363
2014296
2015295
2016149
2017133
2018212
2019177
2020179
202133
202248
202335
202445
202512
202622

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes — 64 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I PULLED INTO OUR CARPORT. IT FELT LIKE THE CAR JUST "SPED UP AND WENT FASTER AND FASTER." IT HIT THE FRONT OF THE CAR STRAIGHT ON. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED NOR DID THE FRONT END COLLISION STOP HAPPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 50 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2018 GMC Terrain.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250523

Head on collision with a deer destroying the front head light and severely damaging the drivers side door. No airbags were deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231227

I PULLED INTO OUR CARPORT. IT FELT LIKE THE CAR JUST "SPED UP AND WENT FASTER AND FASTER." IT HIT THE FRONT OF THE CAR STRAIGHT ON. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED NOR DID THE FRONT END COLLISION STOP HAPPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170825 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017.

Campaign 17V516000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.

Campaign 18V340000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180702 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.

Campaign 18V358000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181011 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.

Campaign 18V576000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201215 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.

Campaign 20V668000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V516000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V358000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V576000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2018 GMC Terrain reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 GMC Terrain is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Terrain?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Terrain have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.