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2015 GMC Terrain lighting problems

The 2015 GMC Terrain has 24 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

24

Lighting complaints

6%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Terrain lighting complaints by model year24 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 24 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 7 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 1 complaints
Terrain lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V137000LightingMarch 8, 2022 · 740,581 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

What owners report

My vehicle had 2 recalls and I took it to the local Chevy dealer where I had purchased the car in 2018. The windshield wiper problem was repaired but I was told they did not have the correct parts to repair the headlights. After 3 days I was told the car was ready and I was assured by the service…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 20, 2023

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2015 GMC Terrain lighting — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 22V137000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.