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2017 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 133 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 GMC Terrain

The 2017 GMC Terrain has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
133
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 GMC Terrain (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V137000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 GMC Terrain

Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
55
Power Train
23
Unknown Or Other
14
Air Bags
11
Exterior Lighting
7
Electrical System
6
Structure
3
Visibility/wiper
2
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 397 complaints 2012 370 complaints 2013 367 complaints 2014 301 complaints 2015 311 complaints 2016 148 complaints 2017 133 complaints 2018 211 complaints 2019 174 complaints 2020 173 complaints 2021 31 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 GMC Terrain

Is the 2017 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC Terrain has 1 recall and 133 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Terrain have?
The 2017 GMC Terrain has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 GMC Terrain are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2017 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Terrain should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Terrain are: 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates.
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.