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2016 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 152 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2016 GMC Terrain

The 2016 GMC Terrain shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
152
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
NHTSA #16V449000
🔧 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
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Most Common Problems — 2016 GMC Terrain

Based on 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
46
Engine
35
Power Train
10
Air Bags
9
Exterior Lighting
9
Unknown Or Other
8
Steering
6
Electrical System
6
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 295 complaints 2011 397 complaints 2012 370 complaints 2013 369 complaints 2014 302 complaints 2015 316 complaints 2016 152 complaints 2017 135 complaints 2018 224 complaints 2019 186 complaints 2020 197 complaints

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 GMC Terrain

Is the 2016 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 GMC Terrain has 2 recall campaigns and 152 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 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, Power Train, Air Bags. 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.
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.