2026 GMC Terrain
1 recalls · 11 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 are expected to be mailed April 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01/13/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | The system that failed was the brakes, The car is availble for inspection. My saftey and others was put at risk due to... | No | No |
| 12/31/2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | I was driving (roughly about 30 MPH) when my automatic braking kicked on and caused my tires to squeal to a halt. There ... | No | No |
| 12/29/2025 | Electrical System,wheels,unknown or Other | The vehicle has been taken to the dealership at least 4 times. Each time for the same reason: when driving at 65 or high... | No | No |
| 08/25/2025 | Unknown or Other | I have brand new GMC Terrain 2026, I leased dog on Aug 4th 2025. After one week into driving the vehicle, OnStar, GPS NA... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 GMC Terrain has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 11.
The 2026 GMC Terrain has a Safety Score of 75/100 (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%).