2018 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 224 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2018 GMC Terrain
The 2018 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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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
224
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782….
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners…
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service…
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Most Common Problems — 2018 GMC Terrain
Based on 224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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✅ 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 recall campaigns and 224 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 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.
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.
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