Verdict
2025 GMC Terrain: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 GMC Terrain — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 12 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 68% of 2025 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
12
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 68% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 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 (25% of 12 reports), followed by power train (25%).
Share of all 12 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11737313, ODI 11711804, ODI 11658578.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
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
2025 GMC Terrain SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Rollover
2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 24 | 28 | 25 |
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.
2025 GMC Terrain: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 GMC Terrain?
Owners filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 GMC Terrain — fewer complaints than 68% of comparable 2025 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 2025 GMC Terrain?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25% of complaints) and power train (25%).
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Terrain have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 GMC Terrain as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 GMC Terrain get?
The EPA rates the 2025 GMC Terrain between 25 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.