KnownCarProblems2016 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Terrain, most often about the visibility and wipers (32% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 10th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 GMC Terrain problems
Visibility and wipers
49 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. While driving 55 MPH in the rain, the front wiper blades failed to stay on the windshield. The contact was able to stop safely to the side of the road and replace the wiper blades. The contact salso stated that she heard an abnormal noise and the windshield wipers failed to…
On thursday, 18 july 2019, I was driving my 2016 GMC Terrain along pennsylvania state route 420 in springfield township, delaware county. Road surface conditions were very wet with pooling of water. It was raining heavily and forward visibility was down to about 75 feet. One second the front windshield wipers were…
Engine
46 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was and abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was later towed from his residence to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a blocked pcv valve which caused the rear main seal failure.…
I tried to start my car and it wouldn't start. This happened on a sunday so I had to go to a place that was open. I had my car towed there and come to find out it was the solenoid. I had to get that replaced and also a fuel pump. This was the first problem.
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
The whole infotainment system, including backup camera and navigation, is not functioning correctly. According to reports from the GMC dealership and from online blogs, this is a well known systemic problem that gm is not addressing. Safety issues: 1. The backup camera does not work correctly. When I put car in…
Constantly dies. Took it to a shop to see what or why. Its the intake valve timing solenoid. Was told could replace the part but it never really fixes the problem have to take all the heads off and clean the gummed up oil. I have regular oil changes. I even get it taken in for an oil change before my car tells me I…
Transmission
11 complaints · 7%2016 GMC Terrain will show the check engine, traction control and service stabilitrak lights after gauges jump up and down. Vehicle will then go into neutral and then suddenly slam into 2nd gear. This occurs at high rates of speed on the interstate, as well as, normal roads. The vehicle will then stay in 2nd gear and…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a driveway on a hill, the contact heard an abnormal snap and the vehicle started to roll down the hill through the neighborâs yard, and then into the woods. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed from the scene.…
Lights
10 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH his vehicle inadvertently and unknowingly crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact was unable to see the vehicle in front of him due to the glare of headlights. The air bags did deploy. There were no warning lights. The…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while the wife was driving approximately 45 MPH she accidentally hit an animal due to visibility issues with the headlights. There were no warning lights. The police arrived on the scene; however, no reports were filed. The front passenger headlight was damaged…
Electrical
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
I took my vehicle to ed rinke chevrolet buick GMC on 12/27/18, because my driver side window sometimes hesitates when I try to roll it up and down or just gets stuck and does not move at all. This happens when the vehicle is in motion or parked. I was told that this issue was no longer covered under warranty even…
2016 GMC Terrain will show the check engine, traction control and service stabilitrak lights after gauges jump up and down. Vehicle will then go into neutral and then suddenly slam into 2nd gear. This occurs at high rates of speed on the interstate, as well as, normal roads. The vehicle will then stay in 2nd gear and…
Air bags
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while at a red light, the vehicle was struck from the rear which resulted in the vehicle being pushed forward and crashing into the vehicle in front. None of the air bags deployed. The front driver side seatbelt did not retract however the front passenger side…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator began flashing. Websmart auto credit (1225 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14615, [phone]) indicated that the front passenger side air bag module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Steering
6 complaints · 4%Steering will not return to center under hard acceleration. Tested chevey equinox with v-6 and hydraulic steering system produced the same results. This is a severe safety problem when inexperienced driver operates vehicle as the vehicle continues in the direction of the turn. These vehicles are very quick add can…
While I was driving the car steering wheel would lock multiple times. When driving my car stopped at the middle of an intersection when driving my car would switch on amd off the eco mode and I felt a jolt every time
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 GMC Terrain recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 46600.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles manufactured october 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front wiper transmission inoperative
Summary
On december 13, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) upgraded rq18-002 to an engineering analysis (ea19-005) to further assess the my2010-2016 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16v-582, addressing this issue in the my2013 subject vehicles, my2013 was not included in the analysis. To date, odi had received 998 complaints with allegations of the front windshield wiper failing in adverse whether conditions, while the vehicle was in motion.general motors (gm) initiated safety recall 16v-582 on august 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the model year (my) 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain. Failures were attributed to wa
Windshield wiper transmission failure
Summary
On november 2, 2018, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a recall query (rq18-002) to assess the scope of recall 16v-582.general motors (gm) initiated safety recall 16v-582 on august 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the model year (my) 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain. Failures were attributed to water and debris intrusion into the windshield wiper assembly ball joints, leading to excessive wear and eventual detachment of the affected ball joint with an attendant loss of windshield wiper function. The recall remedy addressed these conditions with the installation of an improved windshield wiper motor/transmission assembly and the relocation of a drain hole on
Questions about the 2016 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (49 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); engine (46 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 8, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 10th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 152 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.