2023 GMC Terrain
2 recalls · 27 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fai...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact was informed by his wife that while attempting to accelerate from being... | No | No |
| 04/06/2026 | Structure,unknown or Other,engine | Took dealer 3/26 for Sam issue Engine Power reduced after already cause me hit curb. Got it out 4/1/26 Now 4/5/26 it hap... | No | No |
| 04/05/2026 | Power Train,electrical System | Took dealer 3/26 for Sam issue Engine Power reduced after already cause me hit curb. Got it out 4/1/26 Now 4/5/26 it hap... | No | No |
| 03/22/2026 | Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System | Out of nowhere and driving this morning, my engine reduced power came on. Then I started losing power in the car then it... | No | No |
| 03/04/2026 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | 1st Failure. August 28, 2025. Vehicle stalled out while driving with NO warning. Check engine light stayed on. Could not... | No | No |
| 02/21/2026 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | GM Flier PIP6071A - continued engine misfire/chugging/buck/skip under load, going up hills, trying to pass, etc. Was tak... | No | No |
| 02/04/2026 | Electrical System | The infotainment system is not working. It has the "black screen" issue. | No | No |
| 01/20/2026 | Unknown or Other | Complete engine failure @100,600 miles Engine power reduced and lost compression transmission module failure Will not e... | No | No |
| 01/02/2026 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | The high pressure fuel pump, the car randomly goes into limp mode and stalls and then when cranking it back up in the mi... | No | No |
| 11/07/2025 | Electrical System,engine | GMC Terrain with 12,564 total miles had experienced an engine failure. Under normal driving conditions, the car was slug... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 GMC Terrain has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 27.
The 2023 GMC Terrain has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 GMC Terrain received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 2 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest GMC dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).