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2024 GMC Terrain problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2024 GMC Terrain has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 53owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 1fire report
- 2injuries reported
53 complaints, against an average of 176 for the other 14 GMC Terrain model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2024 GMC Terrain?
The components named most often in the 53 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2024 GMC Terrain owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 53 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2024 GMC Terrain stall, lose power or shut off while driving?9 owners · 17%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2024 GMC Terrain?6 owners · 11.3%
- Has the 2024 GMC Terrain had transmission failures?6 owners · 11.3%
- Why does my 2024 GMC Terrain idle rough, misfire or hesitate?3 owners · 5.7%
Has the 2024 GMC Terrain been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Structure: Body: Door General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
What do 2024 GMC Terrain owners report?
12 of the 53 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owned 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive(D) to park(P). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the vehicle operated normally. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be flushed because debris were found inside the transmission. The transmission was flushed and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 11,050.
I am reporting a recurring backup camera malfunction in my 2024 GMC Terrain AT4. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced repeated instances in which the rearview camera display goes completely black when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This prevents me from seeing the camera image while backing up. The malfunction presents a safety concern because the rearview camera is an important aid in identifying pedestrians, children, objects, and other vehicles behind the vehicle. When the display goes black, I lose that visual assistance, increasing the risk of backing into a person orâŠ
GMC Adaptive learning transmission problems that lead to safety concerns, emissions reduction in MPG, and increased wear of the transmission. Regarding GMâs 9T45 automatic 9 speed transmission. Problem: - The GM Adaptive learning of the transmission does not have safe guards in place to prevent unsafe sift patterns and behavior. This results in shift flair behavior where the transmission will drop out of 3rd gear and pause before shifting to 4th gear. It will learn to lock out 9th gear and it will max out with 8th gear at freeway speeds reducing MPG. And it will fail to downshift appropriatelyâŠ
I was driving about 55 mph with adaptive cruise control set to maintain a three-car-length following distance. It was raining, and when the vehicle in front of me slowed down, my vehicle did not detect it or slow down as expected. Instead, it continued accelerating, and I had to brake to avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead.
Accelerator lag from any speed or stop. The care will take several seconds to hunt for the correct gear before shifting to accelerate. Or it will delay acceleration for several seconds while your pressing the accelerator. No SES indicator active. Mechanics canât find issues. Other owners on forum a report the same sluggish behavior. These 1.5 turbo cars seem to need a software fix that they are not receiving. Itâs like the drive by wire doesnât register. Affects any gm vehicle with the 1.5 turbo and 9 spd auto.
Since purchase, this vehicle has consistently had an issue with the fuel system. When I call GMC they state only use no ethanol fuel. I wouldnât have bought this car if that was the case. The dealership never said that when I was buying it. We replaced the entire engine for $11,000 because of a torn radiator hose, overheating and cracked a gasket. Now, the car is refusing to drive, giving engine power reduced
This is a continuation for NHTSA campaign number 11711615. While an additional NHTSA complaint has been filed for the power train, this focuses specifically on design failures in the braking system. Our vehicle experienced a highway failure of the fuel pump, but due to the nature of a powertrain failure the car could not be put into neutral, only remain in park. The car was stranded in the middle of the road. As a AWD vehicle it similarly could not be towed as both wheels were fully locked. Tow informed us that there should be a manual release under the shifting column, however, this designâŠ
On January 16, 2026 our 2024 GMC Terrain Denali experienced complete loss of power. The car was unmovable from the road, unable to shift into neutral, and unable to release the braking system in addition to the emergency brake. There were no warnings or indications prior to the vehicle's failure at 30,000 miles. The failure happened on a somewhat busy road with no ability to move the car out of the line of higher speed traffic. The cause was ultimately determined to be a fuel pump failure. The part was replaced under the 60,000 mile warranty, however, the issue relating got the fuel pump isâŠ
The screen continues to go out. Screen contains many safety functions. When it malfunctions it is distracting.
The contact owned a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 5 MPH on an intersection, another vehicle driving 40 MPH crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle, by the driver's side door. The driver's side curtain air bag deployed. The contact stated that the three holes on the air bag propelled burning air, which melted and burned through the three layers of clothing of the driver. The driver sustained second-degree burns and blisters on the hip. The contact picked up and transported the driver to Urgent Care, where medical assistance was provided. A policeâŠ
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON 12-22-25 I LOST POWER MY CAR DIED ON I94. BATTERY DIED THE DEARLSHIP COULDNT GET THE CODE. GOT THE CAR BACK ON 12-26-25. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CARRIE GMC REPLACED BATTERY . CAR BACK ON 12-29-25.. ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON 12-31-25 CAR BACK ON 1-8-26 REPLACLED CATALYTIC CONVEERTED AND OXY SENSOR. 2-20-26 DRIVING ON 1-94 LOST ENGINE POWER CAR BACK ON 2-25 FEUL PUMP AND FEUL LINE. DROVE 300 MILES ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON. BACK TO CURRIE GMC ON 2-26-26 UNTILL 3-2-26 REPLACRED HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR . 3-6-26 REPLACED CATELYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGER SENSOR FOR THE SECOND TIME.
Unintended acceleration in forward and reverse: the vehicle experiences unintended acceleration both in forward and reverse. While driving in heavy traffic, the vehicle continues to maintain throttle position for approximately two seconds after releasing the throttle, creating a dangerous situation where the vehicle continues to accelerate towards other cars. This defect requires emergency braking to prevent a collision. In reverse , the vehicle also holds throttle position after the accelerator is released. This results in the vehicle unintentionally accelerating in reverse at a rapid paceâŠ
2024 GMC Terrain: questions owners ask
Is the 2024 GMC Terrain reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Terrain; the most common categories were power train (23, 43.4%), engine (11, 20.8%), fuel/propulsion system (10, 18.9%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Terrain?
Across 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (43.4% of complaints), engine (20.8% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (18.9% of complaints), electrical system (13.2% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (5.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2024 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 GMC Terrain; the most recent (campaign 23V869000, 2023-12-21) concerns Structure: Body: Door. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2024 GMC Terrain stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
9 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 GMC Terrain (17%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "I was driving the car on 12-22-25 i lost power my car died on i94. battery died the dearlship couldnt get the code. got the car back on 12-26-25. engine light came on carrie gmc replaced battery . car back on 12-29-25.." (NHTSA complaint 11723520, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2024 GMC Terrain?
6 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 GMC Terrain (11.3%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "While driving the vehicle, the engine light came on, plus message board said service transmission and the engine went into limp mode. We let the car sit for awhile and checked the car. A scan said it was the pressure solenoid A in the transmission." (NHTSA complaint 11732341, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2024 GMC Terrain had transmission failures?
6 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 GMC Terrain (11.3%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "Transmission dropped complete out of gear while driving. Got vehicle moving again. Took to dealership. Found complete internal transmission failure at 6779 miles. Transmission replaced with new unit. New transmission has erratic / hard shifts." (NHTSA complaint 11714938, February 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2024 GMC Terrain idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
3 of the 53 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 GMC Terrain (5.7%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "The vehicle has experienced a recurring transmission-related defect that has required multiple repair attempts by an authorized GMC dealership. The transmission system has also exhibited fluid leakage." (NHTSA complaint 11745857, June 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Terrain
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2024 only.