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2024 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Terrain, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints). It is 13th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints52
Recalls1
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2024 GMC Terrain problems

  1. Transmission

    22 complaints · 42%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and preparing to complete a left turn, there was an abnormal pop coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the driveshaft had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 1,200 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine and transmission warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact's wife attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the gear shifter…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 6,766 miles
  2. Other or unspecified

    11 complaints · 21%

  3. Engine

    11 complaints · 21%

    The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and merging onto the highway, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 22,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine and transmission warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact's wife attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the gear shifter…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 6,766 miles
  4. Fuel system

    10 complaints · 19%

  5. Electrical

    7 complaints · 14%

  6. Driver assistance

    4 complaints · 8%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection.

  7. Speed control

    3 complaints · 6%

  8. Brakes

    3 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2024 GMC Terrain recalls

  1. Body and structure: door

    NHTSA 23V869000 · December 21, 2023 · 265 vehicles

    Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 24, 2024. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n232429911.

    Full defect summary

    General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2024 chevrolet blazer, blazer EV, equinox, and gmc terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

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 2024 GMC Terrain

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Terrain?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (22 complaints); other or unspecified (11 complaints); engine (11 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Terrain have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 21, 2023 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2024 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
It is 13th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 52 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.

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