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2018 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 211 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 GMC Terrain

The 2018 GMC Terrain shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
211
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 GMC Terrain (5)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V340000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V576000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V516000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 GMC Terrain

Based on 211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
62
Power Train
39
Electrical System
29
Unknown Or Other
24
Engine
17
Air Bags
12
Steering
6
Fuel/propulsion System
5
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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 2022 72 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 GMC Terrain

Is the 2018 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 GMC Terrain has 5 recalls and 211 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Terrain have?
The 2018 GMC Terrain has 5 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 2018 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 GMC Terrain are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2018 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are 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, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
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.