2016 GMC Terrain problems and complaints
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Terrain. The most-reported areas: Engine (46), Visibility/Wiper (46), Unknown Or Other (13).
Key takeaways
- 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 30% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 46 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 8% |
| Power Train | 11 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6% |
| Steering | 6 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-19
On 10/1/26 I was in an accident where the entire front of the car was pushed in. The air bags did not employ, which resulted in me hitting my ribs on the steering wheel
Engine - filed 2026-08-14
The timing chain snapped and caused the engine to seize on our 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L SLC-1 SUV/Truck. Since this has occurred multiple times on the 2.4L engines in this model from 2012 - 2016, we believe that there should be a recall as this issue could cause a major accident if the timing chain snaps or breaks while t...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-09
For an undetermined amount of time- many months for certain, I have been unable to get the key removed from the ignition when the car is shut off and placed in the locked position. I am forced to start and shut off the car for multiple times before I am finally able to remove the key. There is no rhyme no reason as to ...
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More for the 2016 GMC Terrain
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.