2015 Gmc Terrain problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (99) · Engine (57) · Power Train (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
171 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2022-03-17 · campaign 22V165000 · 681,509 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2022-03-08 · campaign 22V137000 · 740,581 vehicles
Defect: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:side/Window 2015-10-16 · campaign 15V666000 · 395 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Service bulletins (1,572)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-19 · PIP6113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code p0191 and may also set p0172. the diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confirm it is an original manufacture part. if it is not an origi
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,572 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the transmission was jerking and when the heat is running it smells like it’s bout to catch fire …”
2026-07-22 · Engine“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. before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises, and an intermittent check engine light. while dr…”
2026-07-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 167,446 mi“the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the brake, abs, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. the dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an electronic brake control module failure. the dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured parts to repair the vehicle. the manufa…”
2026-06-11 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the airbags did not deploy…”
2026-06-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-04-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 94,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the residence. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started the following day, the rattling sound from the engine compartment returned. the vehicle…”
2026-04-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“oil consumption, causing high pressure furl pump to clog. it also causes catalytic converter to clog. no warning of oil loss. causing stalling out while driving. caused the engine to seize. new engine replaced and still same problem s…”
2026-03-02 · Suspension“2015 gmc terrain sle awd. suv was taking in for oil change found excessive rust on frame under all four doors. on both sides rust and holes near the front of both rear wheels. i believe its called the "rocker" i'm unsure. i bought the car at a little over 71,000 miles in 2022-2023 now just getting to 94,000 in february 2026. if there was rust which…”
2026-01-20 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“the radio dead out randomly. which means the back up camera is non working. i wasn’t able to see a stump and hit it. doesn’t seem safe. like what would has happened if it was a person instead and they like the stump was in my blind spot while backing up. i feel like this is a safety issue. i have looked it up online and found out this is a comm…”
2026-01-03 · Structure:body“first occurrence in september 2015. rear lift gate acted abnormally, when i was parked,y son opened the lift gate using the normal door handle button, it raised, but as he was loading it lowered onto him. he is small, i had to get out and pull it off of him, it went up and down a couple times and then closed. you cannot stop it from closing down on…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.