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2024 GMC Terrain problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2024 GMC Terrain sits mid-pack among Terrain years: 70 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 280, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 19 reports (27% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

70

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Terrain years?

Terrain NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted557 complaints2010: 426 complaints2011: 557 complaints2012: 500 complaints2013: 484 complaints2014: 385 complaints2015: 382 complaints2016: 180 complaints2017: 181 complaints2018: 317 complaints2019: 287 complaints2020: 282 complaints2021: 50 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 63 complaints2024: 70 complaints2025: 26 complaints2026: 29 complaints
Terrain NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Terrain years to avoid →

What are the most common 2024 GMC Terrain problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1927%
Engine1116%
Fuel System1014%
Other913%
Electrical System69%
Driver Assistance57%
Brakes34%
Speed Control34%
Airbags23%
Steering11%
Body & Structure11%

Does the 2024 GMC Terrain have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V869000Body & StructureDecember 21, 2023 · 265 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

Consequence

A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“While driving the vehicle, the engine light came on, plus message board said service transmission and the engine went into limp mode. We let the car sit for awhile and checked the car. A scan said it was the pressure solenoid A in the transmission. The car sat for a day and the light was off. Drove…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 2, 2026

“Since purchase, this vehicle has consistently had an issue with the fuel system. When I call GMC they state only use no ethanol fuel. I wouldn’t have bought this car if that was the case. The dealership never said that when I was buying it. We replaced the entire engine for $11,000 because of a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 17, 2026

“Since purchase, this vehicle has consistently had an issue with the fuel system. When I call GMC they state only use no ethanol fuel. I wouldn’t have bought this car if that was the case. The dealership never said that when I was buying it. We replaced the entire engine for $11,000 because of a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 17, 2026

“The rear camera is displaying the top of the license plate! It wasn’t doing it when I first purchased the car. Dealer states it is normal. I do not agree.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 1, 2025

“Vehicle every other morning shows issue with blind spot assist. It keeps popping an error message and it has happened since I purchased it new. Took it multiple times to dealership and they cannot recreate issue. So it's been an issue since I bought it now. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 30, 2025

2024 GMC Terrain — common questions

Is the 2024 GMC Terrain reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 70 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Terrain year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2024 Terrain problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (19 complaints), engine (11 complaints), fuel system (10 complaints).

Does the 2024 GMC Terrain have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 GMC Terrain. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Terrain years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Terrain years to avoid are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2010. The cleanest record among Terrain years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2024 GMC Terrain?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 GMC Terrain earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.