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2025 GMC Terrain problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2025 GMC Terrain has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 13owner complaints
  • 2crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 1injury reported

The least complained-about GMC Terrain year on file: 13 complaints, against an average of 178 for the other model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2025 GMC Terrain?

The components named most often in the 13 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System4 (30.8%)
  2. Power Train4 (30.8%)
  3. Service Brakes3 (23.1%)
  4. Steering3 (23.1%)
  5. Engine2 (15.4%)
  6. Forward Collision Avoidance2 (15.4%)
  7. Suspension2 (15.4%)
  8. Wheels2 (15.4%)

Has the 2025 GMC Terrain been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2025 GMC Terrain owners report?

12 of the 13 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.

Two problems with this vehicle: 1) Transmission occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift which the dealer says he cannot duplicate. Vehicle was brought in four times for this problem. According to the dealer GM corporate has stated the transmission is working within normal parameters, since no codes were found. 2) Vehicle auto braking randomly slams on the brakes with nothing in its path. Dealer states turn off system to just Alert only not Alert and Brake. No codes were set. Fortunately no one was behind me as this could have caused me to be rear ended by another vehicle. In both cases it appears

Power Train, Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11760586 · Aug 29, 2026
I was driving north on [XXX] when I felt a slight pull to the right. I figured it was my lane assist even though I was in my lane. Seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my steering wheel to the right hitting the guardrail. My whole tire and the assembly was off but everything was still intact to the tire. The tie rods, axle, ball joints, the whole assembly. During investigation I was told by the mechanic that the stabilizer bar was a clean break. There was damage to the front end and all down the side. I was told by GM that the force of the impact was

Steering, Air Bags, WheelsCrashNHTSA complaint 11746462 · Jun 25, 2026
Car locks itself into 2 Wheel Drive when conditions are "unfavorable" meaning sometimes rain and most commonly in cold weather. If anyone has driven on snowy and icy roads during the winter, they know how much of a problem this can cause in the winter. Not only has the dealership's maintenance department not been able to diagnose the issue but GM themselves are refusing to acknowledge this problem as well. This is a huge safety hazard given the instability of the vehicle driving in those conditions, especially if you cant gain traction while on a busy road. The only indicator is the light that

Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11735931 · May 5, 2026
My SUV pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. I first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up I-95 on a trip to NC. It has happened numerous times while traveling on the interstates and has almost caused loss of control when having to brake hard when cut off by another driver or traffic suddenly coming to a stop. The vehicle has been to the service department numerous times....at first they suspected a braking issue and have had both calipers replaced, all brake lines replaced, lower control arms

Steering, Suspension, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11728525 · Apr 1, 2026
Vehicle did not go into park when the ignition was turned off. Car started to roll while passenger was getting out of the vehicle as another vehicle was parking beside us. The other vehicle could not avoid our rolling vehicle. Passenger had to quickly sit down to avoid being hit. The next day the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they could not find anything wrong. They gave us a copy of bulletin#08-07-30-026I. We were not aware of any problems or bulletins being issued prior to the accident. We had repairs of $2,705.71 and don't know what the other driver incurred.
Power Train, Unknown Or OtherCrashNHTSA complaint 11717815 · Feb 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH on wet roads, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brake pedal was stiff, preventing the vehicle from slowing down as intended. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated during the failure. The accelerator pedal was released, and the vehicle rolled to a stop. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, EngineNHTSA complaint 11716716 · Feb 9, 2026
Vehicle wouldn’t unlock/start with primary key fob or secondary key fob. Tried manual entry with both key fobs still could not enter.
Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11711804 · Jan 19, 2026
Top of roof pops when you shut car door, Leaking either transmission fluid or oil, Left turn signal doesn't stay engaged when turning, Side mirror warning lights randomly go off when no car is around. Car is not shifting correctly when driving
Structure, Lane Departure, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11709231 · Jan 6, 2026
I just purchased a brand new 2025 Terrain. The entire windshield is defective. The glass is distorted and causing visual impairment. It is VERY unsafe. I have contacted the dealership multiple times and have not yet received a response.
Visibility/WiperNHTSA complaint 11683671 · Aug 28, 2025
Incident 1: Pulled out from stop sign car made funny noises, light came on said it couldn't shift to drive. Had towed to dealer. They said couldn't find issue except it was quart and a half low of transmission fluid. The car had approx 3,500 miles on it. Incident 2: For about two weeks when pulling out felt like it was skipping but didn't feel like transmission. Felt like over powered. Then it done same as Incident 1. Pulled out made noise would not move. Notice that is couldn't shift and check engine light came on had it towed again. Approx 6,300 miles on it. They then said it was very low on

Power Train, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11681792 · Aug 20, 2025
When driving down the interstate the vehicle sways and makes steering challenging. Potential lack of control when hitting bumps on road at highway speeds. Taken to the dealership that sold the vehicle. They confirmed the issue. No warnings lights or notifications at this time.
Steering, Suspension, WheelsNHTSA complaint 11671245 · Jul 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system displayed a blank screen. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road into a gas station and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the infotainment system displayed a message "Update Failed - See Dealer to Restore System". The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11658578 · May 2, 2025

2025 GMC Terrain: questions owners ask

Is the 2025 GMC Terrain reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Terrain; the most common categories were electrical system (4, 30.8%), power train (4, 30.8%), service brakes (3, 23.1%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 1 injury was reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Terrain?

Across 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (30.8% of complaints), power train (30.8% of complaints), service brakes (23.1% of complaints), steering (23.1% of complaints), engine (15.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2025 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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 2025 only.

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