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2023 GMC Terrain: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2023 GMC Terrain — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 53% of 2023 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (14%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

35

Reports to NHTSA, 2023

Safety recalls

2

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

26

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 53% of 2023 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (14% of 35 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (14%).

Electrical System14% · 5 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System14% · 5 reports
Unknown Or Other14% · 5 reports
Engine11% · 4 reports
Fuel System11% · 4 reports
Power Train11% · 4 reports
Lane Departure6% · 2 reports
Air Bags3% · 1 report

+ 5 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 35 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11715519, ODI 11698105, ODI 11648545, ODI 11584019, ODI 11563772.

Recalls(2)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Child SeatNov 2023 · 23V339000Details +

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

Air Bags · 22V929000Details +

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2023 GMC Terrain SUV FWD NHTSA source

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2023 GMC Terrain SUV AWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Terrain FWD1.5L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive242926
Terrain AWD1.5L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive242826

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2023 GMC Terrain: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2023 GMC Terrain?

Owners filed 35 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 GMC Terrain — fewer complaints than 53% of comparable 2023 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2023 GMC Terrain?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (14%).

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Terrain have?

2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2023 GMC Terrain, covering components such as child seat. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2023 GMC Terrain get?

The EPA rates the 2023 GMC Terrain at 26 mpg combined.