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2016 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 148 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 GMC Terrain

The 2016 GMC Terrain has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
148
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 GMC Terrain (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V449000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V137000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 GMC Terrain

Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
46
Engine
34
Air Bags
9
Power Train
9
Exterior Lighting
9
Unknown Or Other
7
Steering
6
Electrical System
6
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 GMC Terrain

Is the 2016 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls and 148 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?
The 2016 GMC Terrain has 2 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 2016 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 GMC Terrain are: Visibility/wiper, Engine, Air Bags, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2016 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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.