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#BS-2025-GMCTER-344A2025 GMC TerrainProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 29 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 29 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2025 GMC Terrain: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Terrain, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,126 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Terrain, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Terrain, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Terrain, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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2025 GMC Terrain NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the GMC Terrain is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2025 GMC Terrain vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
29
Class avg
94
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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