2026 GMC Terrain recalls

1 safety recall, 33 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
33Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 GMC Terrain recall list

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2026 GMC Terrain owner complaints

33 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other9
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Electrical System5
Suspension5
Power Train5
Service Brakes4
Wheels4
Steering3
Lane Departure2
Structure2

Recent complaints

September 23, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

On the evening ofXXX, at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving this Avis rental vehicle on a highway in [XXX] at normal highway speed, below the posted limit, with my foot on the accelerator. The forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system activated and applied the brakes hard. There was no vehicle, pedestrian, obstacle, or hazard ahead of me, and no vehicle behind me or beside me. The roadway was clear and dry. The sun was low in the sky, and the vehicle was crossing a metal expansion joint on an overpass at the moment of activation. I believe the low sun angle, the expansion joint, or both caused a false object detection by the forward-facing camera or radar. The servic

September 21, 2026Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlLane Departure

a failing telematics module on your 2026 GMC Terrain is causing network corruption, leading to an erratic speedometer and loss of driver assistance systems while driving.

September 19, 2026SuspensionUnknown or OtherService Brakes

My vehicle is making a squeaky sound/noise when breaking and getting louder. I took it in for service and they couldn’t seem to find the issue. It’s coming from the front end of the vehicle

September 18, 2026Suspension

Shimmy, shake, wobble, after TSB 26-NA-109 repair, replace front springs, vehicle feels less stable at highway speeds. The initial condition, Shimmy, Shake, Wobble, under moderate acceleration, still exists after last repair attempt.

September 14, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle was shifted into drive(D) and the driver’s door lock unexpectedly unlocked. The contact stated that on another occasion, a passenger in the front passenger’s seat noticed the same failure with the passenger’s side door lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact expressed concern that the failure was hazardous and posed a safety risk because the doors could open while the vehicle was moving. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

2026 GMC Terrain crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 GMC Terrain: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2026 GMC Terrain recall FAQ

Does the 2026 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 GMC Terrain. The most recent, filed February 26, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2026 GMC Terrain problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (9 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2026 GMC Terrain safe?

The 2026 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 2026 GMC Terrain?

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