2025 GMC Terrain
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2025: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 386 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 365 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 299 |
| 2016 | 153 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 222 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 32 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle did not go into park when the ignition was turned off. Car started to roll while passenger was getting out of the vehicle as another vehicle was parking beside us. The other vehicle could not avoid our rolling vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-13
Two problems with this vehicle: 1) Transmission occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift which the dealer says he cannot duplicate. Vehicle was brought in four times for this problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-29
Also filed under Service brakes and forward collision avoidance
Electrical system
4 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
Steering
3 of 13 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
2 of 13 total reports mention: wheels.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 GMC Terrain reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Terrain?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Terrain have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.