Worst 2015 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 GMC Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 101 | — | — | 73,572 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 79 | 1 | 1 | 85,555 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | — | 44,469 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 23 | — | — | 39,193 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 30,588 mi | |
| Visibility | 17 | — | — | 69,603 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 5 | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 51,040 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 48,676 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 40,774 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 2 | — | 38,603 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 GMC Terrain
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,422,485 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
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."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
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2015 GMC Terrain — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 GMC Terrain reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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