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2023 GMC Terrain Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 GMC Terrain has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 41 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 GMC Terrain, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2023 GMC Terrain owner complaints

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Terrain, describing incidents dated July 21, 2023 to October 12, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
  • Engine 15 complaints
  • Power Train 8 complaints
  • Electrical System 7 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 7 complaints
  • Lane Departure 4 complaints

Of the 41 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 41 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771863 · Filed

    The driver side seat belt is hard to lock and unlock into the clip. Sometimes it will not lock into the clip.

  • ODI #11768325 · Filed

    My 2023 GMC Terrain has experienced two separate incidents of complete loss of motive power/engine propulsion while being driven. The vehicle suddenly loses the ability to accelerate and maintain normal propulsion, creating a serious safety risk in traffic. The first occurrence was on August 8…

  • ODI #11765686 · Filed

    I purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. It was my first time driving it since I bought it home from the dealer. I was on the highway driving about 55 mph in the left lane. All of a sudden the car started to slow down on its own going down to 15 mph without knowing what was happening. I tried to ease…

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Child Seat Anchors May Not Function/FMVSS 225

NHTSA #23V339000 · Child Seat — Vehicle Latch Anchor · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 668,187 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N232403240 · Owners notified June 2, 2023

Defect description

General 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 seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety consequence

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy with Child in Seat

NHTSA #22V929000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 9 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222388911 · Owners notified January 24, 2023

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other GMC Terrain model years

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