KnownCarProblems2017 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Terrain, most often about the engine (60% of complaints, typically around 82,500 miles). It is 11th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2017 GMC Terrain problems
Engine
81 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after his wife had parked the vehicle, the oil light appeared on the instrument panel. Upon exiting the vehicle, she discovered that oil had leaked onto the ground from underneath the vehicle. The contact was called to the scene and placed oil into the…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, especially during colder mornings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the solenoids had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Transmission
24 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles.
My check engine light came on along with a a message that states 'reduced engine power' and a message reading 'service stabilitrek when I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH. This created suddenly jerking and slow acceleration so that I had to pull off the road. I found a forum at [] that reveals that this has been…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated after stopping and shifting into park(p), the ignition switch could not be turned off and the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. While the contact was inspecting the rear of the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backwards, almost injuring the…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
Blind side alert activates when it is raining and there are no cars nearby. This only occurs when raining. No codes are thrown so dealer service won't troubleshoot. This can only be reproduced on a highway or parkway, when it is raining and no other cars are nearby. Cannot be reproduced on regular streets with other…
I was driving and inside alarm came on sounded like a fire alarm. However no lights in the car came on indication something was wrong, tire pressure was good, everything as far as my eyes could see it was fine except that an alarm kept going off coming thru the speakers. I pulled over got out looked around the…
Air bags
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
I was driving down the road at 55 MPH when a deer ran out and hit the passenger side of my vehicle. It bounced and rolled off the drivers side. I pulled the vehicle off to the side of the road. All of the electric components in the vehicle were on. The interior lights were on, the hazard lights were flashing and the…
Purchased GMC 2017 Terrain 1 month ago today. The first week I had it the engine kept stalling while idling. I took it to the dealership for them to fix. I got it back and it seemed to run hard. 3 days later I found that not one but both key fobs would not work. The battery is brand new. When I spoke to service man at…
Electrical
9 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: ignition.
Blind side alert activates when it is raining and there are no cars nearby. This only occurs when raining. No codes are thrown so dealer service won't troubleshoot. This can only be reproduced on a highway or parkway, when it is raining and no other cars are nearby. Cannot be reproduced on regular streets with other…
I was driving down the road at 55 MPH when a deer ran out and hit the passenger side of my vehicle. It bounced and rolled off the drivers side. I pulled the vehicle off to the side of the road. All of the electric components in the vehicle were on. The interior lights were on, the hazard lights were flashing and the…
Lights
7 complaints · 5%Headlights, high and low beans are almost useless, they are not bright enough, barely can see to drive it at night, especially if raining, totally almost like being blind.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 22v137000 (exterior lighting). After the recall repair was performed, the contact discovered that while driving at night, the low-beam headlights illumination was extremely…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I was making a left turn during a green light my car was in motion. A white van was speeding towards me from the drivers side going straight at me at high speed with a red light. They hit the front drivers end of my car which made my car spin out. The airbags did not deploy. The whole front end of my car was ruined.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated the driver's side inside door handle was fractured. The contact was concerned about cutting her hand on the door handle. The contact called penske cadillac of south bay (18600 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90504, ([phone]) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
The vehicle's climate control system does not function properly. The air is not properly distributed out of the available vents. At times, air is only distributed through the floorboard vents. Other times it will only be distributed via the defroster vents. Recently, the car windows became completely fogged up while…
I had my 2017 GMC Terrain denali for two years and have already experienced two serious issues. Issue #1-I noticed a burning smell, grinding noise, and hesitation when driving. I brought it to the dealership where I bought it and was told that there was a factory defect which caused something inside my transfer to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 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."
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.
Questions about the 2017 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (81 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles); transmission (24 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); other or unspecified (20 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Terrain have?
- 1 recall 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 2017 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 11th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 135 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.