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2015 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

3 recalls and 299 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 GMC Terrain.

3
recalls
299
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 GMC Terrain recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 22V165000 · reported March 17, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 681,509 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. 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 N212352530.

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · reported March 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 740,581 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 15V666000 · reported October 16, 2015 · General Motors LLC · 395 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 23, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

The transmission was jerking and when the heat is running it smells like it’s bout to catch fire

Oct 6, 2026 · Structure

Tailgate lifts by itself

Jul 22, 2026 · Engine

I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard. Before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises, and an…

Jul 20, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 167,446 miles

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake, ABS, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an Electronic Brake Control Module failure. The dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured parts to…

Jun 11, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

I hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the Airbags did not deploy

Terrain model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 4364175
2013 3365142
2014 229772
2015 329991
2016 2153100
2017 1135112
2018 5226141

Across all years, the 2011 Terrain has the most complaints (386). All GMC Terrain years →

Questions

Does the 2015 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on March 17, 2022 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Terrain?
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (101 complaints), followed by engine (81).
How many 2015 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 299 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.