Does the 2016 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on March 8, 2022 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Terrain?

Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (46 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (46).

How many 2016 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 153 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

2 recalls and 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC Terrain.

recalls

153

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2016 GMC Terrain recalls

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.

Equipment: other, labels · Tires

NHTSA campaign 16V449000 · reported June 21, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 17 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

Most reported problems

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

Engine46
Visibility/wiper46
Unknown or other13
Power train11
Air bags10
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system9
Steering6
Service brakes5
Vehicle speed control4

What owners report

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

Oct 19, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
On 10/1/26 I was in an accident where the entire front of the car was pushed in. The air bags did not employ, which resulted in me hitting my ribs on the steering wheel

Aug 14, 2026 · Engine
The timing chain snapped and caused the engine to seize on our 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L SLC-1 SUV/Truck. Since this has occurred multiple times on the 2.4L engines in this model from 2012 - 2016, we believe that there should be a recall as this issue could cause a major accident if the timing chain snaps or breaks while…

Aug 9, 2026 · Unknown or other
For an undetermined amount of time- many months for certain, I have been unable to get the key removed from the ignition when the car is shut off and placed in the locked position. I am forced to start and shut off the car for multiple times before I am finally able to remove the key. There is no rhyme no reason as to…

Jul 23, 2026 · Structure
My cousin thought I had a trailing arm bushing was bad on the driver's side. The subframe holding the trailing arm rusted out completely. He was able to put his thumb through it with little pressure when trying to see if it can be fixed.

Jun 5, 2026 · Engine
My 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L Ecotec first stalled while idling at a red light in Raleigh, NC. I restarted it and it sounded different, so I drove it home. The next morning it would not start. The failure occurred at approximately 69,939 miles with no meaningful warning. The dealer’s diagnostic report states there were no…

Terrain model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	3	365	14	2
2014	2	297	7	2
2015	3	299	9	1
2016	2	153	10	0
2017	1	135	11	2
2018	5	226	14	1
2019	3	187	7	3

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

Questions

Does the 2016 GMC Terrain have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on March 8, 2022 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Terrain?: Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (46 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (46).
How many 2016 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 153 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 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 19, 2026.