2017 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 135 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

56/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 GMC Terrain

The 2017 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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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

135

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 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 — 2017 GMC Terrain

Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Exterior Lighting

Electrical System

Structure

Visibility/wiper

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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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✅ 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 campaign and 135 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 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.

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.