2023 GMC Terrain recalls

2 safety recalls, 41 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

20272026202520242023
2Recalls
41Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

Not every 2023 GMC Terrain is affected by every recall. Check your VIN to see open recalls on your exact vehicle.

Check my VIN

2023 GMC Terrain recall list

Child Seat recall

23V-339
May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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 risk
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.
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.

Air Bags recall

22V-929
December 15, 2022 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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 risk
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.
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.

2023 GMC Terrain owner complaints

41 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System16
Engine15
Power Train8
Unknown or Other7
Electrical System7
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Lane Departure4
Air Bags2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control2

Recent complaints

October 17, 2026Seat Belts

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

October 1, 2026Power TrainEngineFuel/Propulsion System

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, 2026. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed and repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealership with General Motors involvement. After those repairs were completed and the vehicle was returned to me, the same loss-of-propulsion symptom occurred again on September 26, 2026, approximately two weeks after the vehicle was returned. The second failure occurred while I was actively driving and again resulte

September 20, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

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 my way to the left and was almost hit by multiple vehicles. Once I got to the left lane the vehicle stopped running. I couldn’t start it. I noticed a pool of liquid on the right side of the vehicle. I also started to detect a strong smell of gasoline. I had to get towed off the road by calling 911 for assistance. The tow truck driver also confirmed that the liquid was gasoline. I had to get the c

September 1, 2026Air Bags

Harness for the airbag gave out. Puts the passenger at risk. Confirmed by service members at Rodenroth Motors Inc. in Sault Ste Marie MI. Message said service "Restraint system". There was no official incident date. One day whenever somebody sat in the passenger side the warning would appear.

August 5, 2026Power TrainEngineForward Collision Avoidance

adaptive cruise disengaging alert on dash- no cars or weather conditions to induce this. loss of power and bucking on highway( near accident caused) catostostrophic sudden loss of power engine/transmission failure while mechanic driving resulting in car towed back to dealer. loss of power multiple times causing near accidents. sudden jolting at stop light causing car to propel forward requiered both feet on brake pedal to stop. 4 episodes of near collision 1st altert started 04/4/2024 adaptive cruise light on dash 14,700 miles on vehicle 5 episodes continued and now car is still at dealership for emissions failure, loss of power x 4 weeks. ALL PHOTOS OF DASH LIGHTS, REPAIR INVOICES AND VIDEO

2023 GMC Terrain crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 GMC Terrain: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.4%.

2023 GMC Terrain recall FAQ

Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Terrain. The most recent, filed May 11, 2023, concerns the child seat.

What are the most common 2023 GMC Terrain problems?

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (16 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2023 GMC Terrain safe?

The 2023 GMC Terrain earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 GMC Terrain?

Contact any authorized GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.