2025 GMC Terrain

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2025 GMC Terrain
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:28.638Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Terrain Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2010: 290 complaints 2010 2011: 386 complaints 2012: 364 complaints 2013: 364 complaints 2013 2014: 296 complaints 2015: 297 complaints 2016: 152 complaints 2016 2017: 133 complaints 2018: 218 complaints 2019: 182 complaints 2019 2020: 194 complaints 2021: 35 complaints 2022: 59 complaints 2022 2023: 38 complaints 2024: 49 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2025 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2025: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010290
2011386
2012364
2013364
2014296
2015297
2016152
2017133
2018218
2019182
2020194
202135
202259
202338
202449
202513
202628

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.

CRASH
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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, 20260213

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20260829

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.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

WHEELS

2 of 13 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ◆ 2012 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.