2025 Gmc Terrain problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Power Train (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Terrain model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (342)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-20 · Infotainment 2026.4 · Over The Air
• more responsive map controls when switching views • trailer theft alert settings are saved between drives • more reliable access to on-screen controls for temperature, fan speed, and heated seats • improvements that help prevent the center display from freezing or unexpectedly losing audio
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-17 · PIP6138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on rpo lsd
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · PIT6556 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information, describes a condition where the hvac will make noise when changing modes while hvac is warm. engineering is aware and no fix available at the time.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · PIT6555 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-01 · Update Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process.
Showing the 6 most recent of 342 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-29 · Service Brakes“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. according to the dealer gm corporate has stated the transmission is working within normal parameters, since no codes were found. 2) vehicle auto braking randomly slams on …”
2026-06-25 · Wheels · 💥 crash“i was driving north on [xxx] when i felt a slight pull to the right. i figured it was my lane assist even though i was in my lane. seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my steering wheel to the right hitting the guardrail. my whole tire and the assembly was off but everything was still intact to the tire. th…”
2026-05-05 · Power Train“car locks itself into 2 wheel drive when conditions are "unfavorable" meaning sometimes rain and most commonly in cold weather. if anyone has driven on snowy and icy roads during the winter, they know how much of a problem this can cause in the winter. not only has the dealership's maintenance department not been able to diagnose the issue but gm t…”
2026-04-01 · Suspension“my suv pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. i first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up i-95 on a trip to nc. it has happened numerous times while traveling on the interstates and has almost caused loss of control when having to brake hard when cu…”
2026-02-13 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“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. passenger had to quickly sit down to avoid being hit. the next day the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they could …”
2026-02-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,126 mi“the contact owns a 2025 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 mph on wet roads, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brake pedal was stiff, preventing the vehicle from slowing down as intended. there were several unknown warning lights illuminated during the failure. the accelerator pedal was released, a…”
2026-01-19 · Engine“vehicle wouldn’t unlock/start with primary key fob or secondary key fob. tried manual entry with both key fobs still could not enter. …”
2026-01-06 · Structure:body“top of roof pops when you shut car door, leaking either transmission fluid or oil, left turn signal doesn't stay engaged when turning, side mirror warning lights randomly go off when no car is around. car is not shifting correctly when driving…”
2025-08-28 · Visibility/Wiper“i just purchased a brand new 2025 terrain. the entire windshield is defective. the glass is distorted and causing visual impairment. it is very unsafe. i have contacted the dealership multiple times and have not yet received a response.…”
2025-08-20 · Power Train“incident 1: pulled out from stop sign car made funny noises, light came on said it couldn't shift to drive. had towed to dealer. they said couldn't find issue except it was quart and a half low of transmission fluid. the car had approx 3,500 miles on it. incident 2: for about two weeks when pulling out felt like it was skipping but didn't feel like…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.