The 2021 GMC Terrain has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission issues: includes stalling, failure to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear, violent jerking, and complete failure limiting speed to 20 mph (32 km/h). reported across model years including 2016, 2020, and 2024. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 GMC Terrain vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Terrain model years we track, complaint volume runs from 33 (2021) to 295 (2010). With 33 complaints, the 2021 Terrain sits belowthe model's median of 133.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
tires
Campaign 21V612000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, …
child seat:vehicle latch anchor
Campaign 23V339000General 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 …
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. Owners of newer models (2022+) report positive experiences with basic maintenance and no major issues up to 70,000 miles, describing the vehicle as…
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Used Terrain listings typically run $16,788–$31,239 across 2011 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Terrain year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.