2011 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 397 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Avoid This Year — 2011 GMC Terrain
The 2011 GMC Terrain is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.
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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
397
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 GMC Terrain (4)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Most Common Problems — 2011 GMC Terrain
Based on 397 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year
Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 GMC Terrain
Is the 2011 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 GMC Terrain has 4 recalls and 397 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Terrain have?
The 2011 GMC Terrain has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 GMC Terrain are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2011 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Terrain should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the GMC Terrain.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.