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2020 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the GMC Terrain

The 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2020 GMC Terrain

The 2020 GMC Terrain shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
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Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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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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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

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

2014 301 complaints 2015 315 complaints 2016 152 complaints 2017 133 complaints 2018 216 complaints 2019 179 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 34 complaints 2022 80 complaints 2023 37 complaints 2024 48 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 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 no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
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?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2020 GMC Terrain in NHTSA data.
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: 2020, 2021, 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.