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2015 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 316 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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42/100

High Reported Activity — 2015 GMC Terrain

The 2015 GMC Terrain shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
316
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 GMC Terrain (3)

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

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service…
NHTSA #15V666000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is…
NHTSA #22V137000
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April…
NHTSA #22V165000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 GMC Terrain

Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
93
Engine
58
Electrical System
28
Power Train
25
Exterior Lighting
24
Unknown Or Other
18
Air Bags
15
Structure
10
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2013 369 complaints 2014 302 complaints 2015 316 complaints 2016 152 complaints 2017 135 complaints 2018 224 complaints 2019 186 complaints 2010 295 complaints 2011 397 complaints 2012 370 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 GMC Terrain

Is the 2015 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 GMC Terrain has 3 recall campaigns and 316 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
The 2015 GMC Terrain has 3 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 2015 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 GMC Terrain are: Visibility/wiper, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2015 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.