Every 2015 GMC Terrain recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V137000
Aug 3, 2022Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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."
- 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 recall details for 22V137000 →Visibility · NHTSA 22V165000
Mar 17, 2022Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. 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 N212352530.
Full recall details for 22V165000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 15V666000
Oct 16, 2015Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Full recall details for 15V666000 →
2015 GMC Terrain complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Terrain, reporting 9 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,573 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Visibility/Wiper101
- Engine80
- Electrical System31
- Exterior Lighting24
- Power Train21
- Unknown Or Other21
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (666)
- Electrical System (322)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (164)
- Engine (152)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (113)
- Power Train (100)
Read GMC Terrain owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 GMC Terrain
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
EA19005Opened Dec 13, 2019Closed Nov 28, 2022
- Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
RQ18002Opened Nov 2, 2018Closed Dec 19, 2019
What people reported
Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Terrain. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The radio dead out randomly. Which means the back up camera is non working. I wasn't able to see a stump and hit it. Doesn't seem safe. Like what would has happened if it was a person instead and they like the stump was in my blind spot while backing up. I feel like this is a safety issue.”
2015 GMC TERRAINJan 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712292
Crash
“Hit a deer causing extensive damage to the front end. The driver airbag released a smoky substance and the display read that the airbag had deployed yet it did not come out .”
2015 GMC TERRAINJun 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526718
Injury reported
“The contact had a dealer loaner vehicle, a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated the liftgate raised up extremely fast and caused the hydraulic on the passenger side to detach. Once the hydraulic fell, the liftgate hit her in the head, and she became unconscious. A random person assisted contact.”
2015 GMC TERRAINMay 4, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11463333
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS HE WAS PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY.”
2015 GMC TERRAINFeb 4, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11394636
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO SECOND VEHICLE CAUSING SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE.”
2015 GMC TERRAINJun 29, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11331409
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