2017 GMC Terrain problems and complaints
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Terrain. The most-reported areas: Engine (79), Power Train (24), Unknown Or Other (20).
Key takeaways
- 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 79 | 59% |
| Power Train | 24 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 5% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
Timing Chain driving, clanging noise while driving on I-475 expressway near Perrysburg exit
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-28
I bought this 2017 used on XXX I have had to put 1 quart of oil in the car every 500 miles. Because it burns oil like crazy. And now at this point, the transmission has just quit. I believe they call it the drive train. I am taking it to D and D auto repair in [XXX] on Thursday of this week. GMC knows about the driv...
Electrical System,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-04-22
The head unit quit working around 98k. The head unit is the radio, and screen which includes the back up camera. From what we have been told and find online, this is a known problem with them and affects other models as well. For the most part the head unit doesn't work but once in a while, once a month, it comes on bu...
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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.