2023 GMC Terrain Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Terrain.

20222024
Complaints
50
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 GMC Terrain Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:41,000 mi
#28 complaints

Fuel System

#37 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 GMC Terrain.

Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,912
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 GMC Terrain

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~668,196 vehicles.

23V339000Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
~668,187 affected

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."

22V929000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~9 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 GMC Terrain has 50 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 GMC Terrain?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 41,000 mi); Fuel System (8 complaints); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 24,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 GMC Terrain?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,207 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 GMC Terrain?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 GMC Terrain include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 668,196 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 GMC Terrain?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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