Worst 2017 Gmc Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Gmc Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 77 | — | 1 | 80,468 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | — | — | 56,116 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 3 | — | 15,571 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 9 | 1 | 36,831 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 32,833 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 4 | — | 42,300 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:DRIVER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 46,580 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Gmc Terrain
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~740,581 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."
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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