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2016 GMC Terrain engine problems

The 2016 GMC Terrain has 45 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

45

Engine complaints

25%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

At approximately 75000 miles the car began leaking oil. Took it in to gym certified dealer. Was told the pcv froze causing a pressure build up, and blew out the rear main seal. They stated this engine has this as a common occurrence. Searching online this appears to be true. Many years prior to…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 17, 2022

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2016 GMC Terrain engine — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.