MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
GMC Terrain Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,697 total NHTSA owner complaints and 25 federal recall campaigns for the GMC Terrain.
Best Terrain Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Terrain Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Terrain | 7.2 / 10 | 12(1.4/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Terrain | 7.5 / 10 | 48(5.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Terrain | 7.2 / 10 | 37(4.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Terrain | 7.4 / 10 | 80(9.4/10k) | 2 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Terrain | 6.7 / 10 | 34(4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Terrain | 6.2 / 10 | 190(22.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Terrain | 5 / 10 | 179(21.1/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Terrain | 4.5 / 10 | 216(25.4/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Terrain | 6.9 / 10 | 133(15.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Terrain | 6.1 / 10 | 152(17.9/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Terrain | 4.4 / 10 | 315(37.1/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Terrain | 5 / 10 | 301(35.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |