2016 Gmc Terrain: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
149
Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
9
Injuries
72.5
Severity index
Severity index 72.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Gmc Terrain ranks 57 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 59% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 46 | 30.9% |
| ENGINE | 45 | 30.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 8.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 7.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 6.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 6.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 6.0% |
| STEERING | 6 | 4.0% |
The single most-reported system is VISIBILITY/WIPER, cited in 46 of 149 complaints (30.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V449000 | 21/06/2016 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r |
| 22V137000 | 08/03/2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 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 req |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.