2026 GMC Terrain
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 32
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2026: 32 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
28% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Suspension
16% · 5 reportsPower train
16% · 5 reportsElectrical system
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing software.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after a software update was performed, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Departure Lane Limited due to the Trailer" was displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Also filed under Back over prevention
Wheels
13% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V114000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2026 GMC Terrain reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2026 GMC Terrain is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 GMC Terrain?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Terrain have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.