KnownCarProblems2023 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Terrain, most often about the fuel system (54% of complaints, typically around 35,500 miles). It is 14th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 GMC Terrain problems
Fuel system
22 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and independently shifted into neutral. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the message "engine power reducedâ was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle the lost motive power in the middle of the roadway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
Engine
15 complaints · 37%The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the message "engine power reducedâ was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle the lost motive power in the middle of the roadway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine stalled. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, the engine seized. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the…
Transmission
8 complaints · 20%The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, and entering the roadway from the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights. The contact stated that the vehicle had lost electrical power. The contact was unable to restart the…
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact was informed by his wife that while attempting to accelerate from being stationary, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and hesitated before accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed but the cause of…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 17%Electrical
7 complaints · 17%The contact's husband owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact pressed the push to start button several times, and the vehicle restarted. The message…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, warnings, assist, adaptive cruise control.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 GMC Terrain recalls
Child Seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2023 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (22 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); engine (15 complaints); transmission (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 14th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 41 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.