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2020 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 173 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2020 GMC Terrain

The 2020 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
173
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 GMC Terrain (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V339000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 GMC Terrain

Based on 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
49
Power Train
23
Unknown Or Other
22
Electrical System
20
Engine
15
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Fuel/propulsion System
6
Fuel System
5
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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 2023 35 complaints 2024 42 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 GMC Terrain

Is the 2020 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls and 173 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Terrain have?
The 2020 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 2020 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 GMC Terrain are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2020 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?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Terrain are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015.
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.