Worst 2023 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 GMC Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 12,912 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 GMC Terrain
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~668,196 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
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2023 GMC Terrain — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 GMC Terrain reliable?
What are common problems with the 2023 GMC Terrain?
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Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
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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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