Model year record

2011 GMC Terrain

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 562 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V137000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
740,581
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-08
Owners notified
2022-09-08

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 N222363740.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V502000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
8,367
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-05
Owners notified
2016-10-14

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V447000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
414,333
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-23
Owners notified
2014-12-26

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Safety risk

If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V623000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
97,843
Reported to NHTSA
2010-12-15
Owners notified
2011-01-18

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PASSENGER AND/OR THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine18085,000 mi
Power train7180,000 mi
Unknown or other3397,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3184,803 mi
Visibility/wiper2898,000 mi
Electrical system2784,803 mi
Air bags2562,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2163,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1712,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1778,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline155,000 mi
Steering1524,185 mi
Seats1039,000 mi
Exterior lighting8130,000 mi
Seat belts765,000 mi
Structure: body624,185 mi
Power train: automatic transmission54,800 mi
Service brakes577,264 mi
Suspension524,185 mi
Structure4200 mi
Visibility4480 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine24,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2113,000 mi
Equipment23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2138,300 mi
Latches/locks/linkages225,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic27,000 mi
Tires231,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor244,280 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1112,790 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor1145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor189,585 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift114,000 mi
Structure: body: door126,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1112,790 mi
Traction control system160,158 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control11,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer111,000 mi
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The 2010 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.