2026 GMC Terrain
1 recalls · 15 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
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Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal after com... | No | No |
| 04/20/2026 | Unknown or Other | I bought this car new from Davidson's in Rome, NY in early March 2026. This is a 2026 model. Two days after I took pos... | No | No |
| 04/17/2026 | Visibility/Wiper | The windshield has an optical distortion, characterized by "waviness" and "rippling." This condition is not merely a cos... | No | No |
| 04/16/2026 | Suspension | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the front ... | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Unknown or Other | Car was off and parked and randomly caught on fire. Completely totaling the car | No | Yes |
| 03/19/2026 | Unknown or Other | Purchased NEW 2026 GMC Terrain Elevation, and it came with NO User Manual. I was told by the dealership (Al Serra GMC in... | No | No |
| 03/15/2026 | Steering,suspension,wheels | Vehicle “wobble” under moderate acceleration and in corners, can be felt in the seats and steering wheel. | No | No |
| 03/04/2026 | Unknown or Other | Very soon after purchase vehicle developed a front end shake and continued to get worse. This happens when pulling out o... | No | No |
| 02/20/2026 | Structure | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. While drying the vehicle after it was washed, the contact became aware that the mid... | No | No |
| 02/02/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. While driving at 28 MPH, the RPM became elevated to over 3,000 RPM. There was no wa... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 GMC Terrain has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 15.
The 2026 GMC Terrain has a Safety Score of 73/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2026 GMC Terrain received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. No crash reports are 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%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.