GMC TERRAIN (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
GM recalls 2017 GMC Terrain vehicles with headlight reflections causing glare for other drivers. Owners must have headlamp appliques installed by dealers to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2017 GMC Terrain vehicles due to headlight reflections that can cause glare for other drivers, increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for lighting. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225959-gmc-terrain-2017-bright-headlight-reflection-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225959-gmc-terrain-2017-bright-headlight-reflection-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V137000
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“GMC Terrain 2017: Bright Headlight Reflection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225959-gmc-terrain-2017-bright-headlight-reflection-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V137000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V137000).
Why it’s dangerous
The headlight housings reflect light above the vehicle and outside the driver's view, creating bright spots that can blind other drivers. This glare reduces visibility and increases crash risk by failing to meet federal lighting safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 GMC Terrain vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of glare causing reduced visibility for other drivers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 GMC Terrain has headlight housings that reflect bright light above the vehicle. The recall covers all 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GMC Customer Service
Call 1-800-462-8782 to get help with the recall fix.
Get Headlamp Appliques Installed
Dealers will install free headlamp appliques to fix the glare issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The headlight housings reflect light above the vehicle and outside the driver's view, creating bright spots that can blind other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
All 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles are affected by this recall.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Dealers will install free headlamp appliques to fix the glare issue. Contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 for help.
Contact GMC
We’ve drafted a message you can send GMC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V137000 — GMC GMC Hello, I own a GMC that is covered by recall 22V137000 from GMC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V137000 (August 3, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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