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2015 GMC Terrain
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 299
- Received Mar 2015 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail82 complaints · 27% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving14 complaints · 4.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes13 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #22V165000General 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.
- Recall #22V137000General 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Tailgate or trunk latch failsFirst signal: Sep 2018
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 1 fire, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 18 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
- Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail
- Tailgate or trunk latch fails
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
1 more problem
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 11 |
| Total | 299 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 82 | 27% | – | NHTSA recall #22V165000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 14 | 4.7% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 13 | 4.3% | – | |
| Timing chain fails and destroys engine | 11 | 3.7% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 10 | 3.3% | 34.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2018 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 9 | 3.0% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 8 | 2.7% | – | |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 8 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #15V666000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 3 | 1.0% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #22V165000March 17, 2022681,509 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
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.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #22V137000March 8, 2022740,581 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: headlights
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."
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #15V666000October 16, 2015395 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window
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.
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 injury.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 GMC Terrain.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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