Worst 2016 Gmc Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Gmc Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 44 | — | — | 73,049 mi | |
| ENGINE | 42 | — | — | 64,659 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 66,345 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 2 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 43,690 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 5 | — | 55,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 48,760 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 28,023 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 78,574 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 37,250 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 66,780 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Gmc Terrain
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~740,615 vehicles.
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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Other Gmc Terrain Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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