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2017 GMC Terrain

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Terrain do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 182.

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133Owner complaints

Model-year median: 182

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
296
2014297
2015152
2016133
2017220
2018182
2019195
2020
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
77Power Train
23Unknown Or Other
20Air Bags
12Electrical System
9
All reported categories
Exterior Lighting
7Structure
7Fuel/propulsion System
4Seat Belts
4Visibility/wiper
3Engine And Engine Cooling
2Equipment
2Service Brakes
2Steering
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Back Over Prevention
1Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Visibility
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

37 reports with mileage · 96 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2024
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control

We have had 4 transmissions since we bought the vehicle. It slows down to almost a stop after it hits 30 mph and makes weird noises all throughout the vehicle. The back right tire sticks to the pavement and jerks when i start to drive. The key ignition has been fixed several times and still sometimes won't turn with the key or …

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We have had 4 transmissions since we bought the vehicle. It slows down to almost a stop after it hits 30 mph and makes weird noises all throughout the vehicle. The back right tire sticks to the pavement and jerks when i start to drive. The key ignition has been fixed several times and still sometimes won't turn with the key or come out. Yes Warranty told the repaid service company to fix whatever, and they did but it still after 2 more transmission hasn't fixed the issues. Engine light and not sure what else.

NHTSA ODI #11617850

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2022
EngineVehicle Speed Control

timing chain issues resulting in a loss of power of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle stalls out and shuts off. Or it will go into power saving mode and slow down to only 20mph. It did this to me one a MAJOR HIGHWAY and I almost was in an accident. Way to many issues with gmc owners and the timing chain on their vehicles

NHTSA ODI #11498874

Official recalls

1

22V137000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Mar 8, 2022

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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