GMC Terrain Complaints (2015)

299 consumer complaints on file.

#11475507July 24, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle hesitates and is sluggish on takeoff, causing a delay in intersections and when turning into traffic causing a safety hazard. Problem has yet to be found and determined. Problem worsens when the ECO option is turned on causing more of a safety hazard and inability to use the option.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474440July 18, 2022
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
2015 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO WINDSHIEL WIPER SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED THE REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE CONSUMER NOT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL GM: N212352530 AND N222363740.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474552July 18, 2022
ENGINE, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Engine failure - car engine turned off when I stopped at a stop sign. Car warning lights flashed. Had to shut ignition off and turn on again. Car started again, but with check engine light staying on. From that point on, every time I would slow down for traffic lights, stop signs, turns or for any other reason when slowing down, the car would shut off. This was extremely dangerous in traffic as it would stall out randomly when slowing down. The car did not give any indication of any pending problems. Windshield wipers - stopped dead during a heavy rainstorm while traveling on a highway. Wipers were completely non-functional in any mode. Had to try to pull off the highway and park as driving visibility was non-existent. Safety to myself and others was completely compromised as I could not see to drive. No warning signs or messages to advise of this problem coming.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473548July 12, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
My windshield wipers snapped off in the middle of a storm. I had them replaced and submitted all the paperwork to GMC. They have not reimbursed me. The reference number with GMC is: [XXX], 2015 GMC Recall Follow Up Dear [XXX], Thank you for contacting GMC Customer Service. The vehicle identification numbers for recall have been published and your vehicle with vehicle identification number [XXX] is part of this recall. Total customer satisfaction is important to us at GMC. If your situation has been resolved to your satisfaction, no further action is necessary. If it has not, please contact us at -[XXX]. Thank you again for taking the time to contact GMC. GMC Customer Assistance [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473550July 12, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The parts are not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473485July 11, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My wipers on my 2015 GMC Terrain failed when I was driving, during a rain storm. I called the GMC Customer Service number about this recall before I had my car inspected. After giving customer service a call, I felt like no resolution was done. Yes, I believe not having windshield wipers does put others on the road at risk, when it is needed during a rainfall. I went to an independent service to have my car diagnosed, and they confirmed that my wipers did not work and it needed replaced. There was no warnings lights on my dashboard before my wipers stopped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472756July 7, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472678July 7, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers suddenly became inoperable creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that recall repair parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472369July 5, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH in the rain, the front windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and waited 4 hours and 30 minutes until she was visually able to see the road to continue driving. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471926June 30, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that the failure listed in the recall had occurred and the front windshield wipers were inoperable. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471098June 27, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in inclement weather the front windshield wipers failed to operate properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lot and drove the vehicle the following day to dealer. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470937June 25, 2022
ENGINE
I was so excited to buy my first car!!!! found a 2015 GMC Terrain and loved the look of it and the thought of buying American Made. During the summer of 2020...just after COVID shut down...my car wouldn't start when running an errand. Got it towed to our local car guy and found out that the timing chain busted and the engine seized up at 52,000 miles. I still owed over $5,000.00 on it! Car guy said it would cost 5,200 to replace engine!!! Had it towed back to my garage and it's been sitting in there for 2 years. I have 2 more car payments left on a car I haven't been able to drive. Worst investment I have ever made and I will never buy a GMC or a Chevy again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470693June 23, 2022
VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468751June 11, 2022
POWER TRAIN
November 18,2021: Driving vehicle on the freeway 70mph, for 1.5 hours,then exit to a main street within speed limit during rush hour traffic. Parked the vehicle for 2.5 hours in a parking lot, returned to vehicle, turned onto street drove about 2 miles,30mph. The vehicle made a sound as if metal was being dragged, I tried to align the wheels but it was difficult. I turned on the emergency flashers & struggled to pull into a gas station parking lot,looked underneath the vehicle but saw nothing. The 2015 GMC Terrain AWD (less than 80,000miles) had to be towed to the GMC Dealership. November 19, 2021 service rep stated that the transfer case was damaged. Something broke a loose inside the case & caused damage, there are metal shavings visible. Cost for part, $2200 My response to him: What is a transfer case? Why is the part not inspected during regular maintenance? What warning would I have received if there was something wrong? Because it is a 2015 model & the platform for the vehicle has changed, GM supplier has to manufacture the part. It’s June 2022, the dealership notified me on the 10th that the part has been received. I can’t be the only consumer that has experienced this issue. In hindsight, luckily I was not on the freeway when this situation occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468699June 10, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467963June 7, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnormal glare causing a visibility hazard. The contact stated that she was unable to read the road signs due to the glare. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467762June 6, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER, VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 99,536. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467776June 6, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact initially received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned on the hazard lights and pulled over to the side of the highway. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that he could repair the windshield wipers out of pocket and be reimbursed once the parts were available. The contact declined the offer. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 135,300. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466948June 1, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466507May 28, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN The car shakes when I tried to reverse and when I try to move forward it doesn’t accelerate. The tire pressure lights went on but the tire pressure is fine. I had it towed to a shop and they said they’re getting transmission codes. Unfortunately that shop doesn’t specialize in transmission so I’m waiting for a transmission specialist to look at it. Also the driver side electric seat doesn’t move backwards anymore it’s stuck in one spot.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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