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2023 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

2 recalls and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Terrain.

2
recalls
41
owner complaints
2
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.

2023 GMC Terrain recalls

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · reported May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 668,187 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The fix
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: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 22V929000 · reported December 15, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 9 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

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 17, 2026 · Seat belts

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

Oct 1, 2026 · Engine

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…

Sep 20, 2026 · Fuel/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…

Sep 1, 2026 · Air 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.

Aug 5, 2026 · Power train · 27,000 miles

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate. The service transmission and service fuel management system messages were displayed, and the check engine warning light was flashing with several other…

Terrain model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 219772
2021 23640
2022 26000
2023 24121
2024 15311
2025 01320
2026 13312

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

Questions

Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on May 11, 2023 (Child seat: vehicle latch anchor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Terrain?
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints), followed by engine (15).
How many 2023 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 41 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 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 17, 2026.