Worst 2016 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 GMC Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 44 | — | — | 73,049 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 42 | — | — | 64,659 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 43,690 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 55,400 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 48,760 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 28,023 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 GMC Terrain
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~740,598 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."
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2016 GMC Terrain — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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