2025 GMC Terrain Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Terrain years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Terrain. That ranks 17th out of 17 Terrain model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 GMC Terrain problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 1,126 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 1,126 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 GMC Terrain recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 GMC Terrain.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Two problems with this vehicle: 1) Transmission occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift which the dealer says he cannot duplicate. Vehicle was brought in four times for this problem. According to the dealer GM corporate has stated the transmission is working within normal parameters, since no codes…
I was driving north on [XXX] when I felt a slight pull to the right. I figured it was my lane assist even though I was in my lane. Seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my steering wheel to the right hitting the guardrail. My whole tire and the assembly was…
OnStar module not working
Car locks itself into 2 Wheel Drive when conditions are "unfavorable" meaning sometimes rain and most commonly in cold weather. If anyone has driven on snowy and icy roads during the winter, they know how much of a problem this can cause in the winter. Not only has the dealership's maintenance…
My SUV pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. I first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up I-95 on a trip to NC. It has happened numerous times while traveling on the interstates and has almost…
Other GMC Terrain years
← 2024 Terrain · 2026 Terrain →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 33 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 Terrain | 52 | 1 |
| 2023 Terrain | 40 | 2 |
| 2022 Terrain | 60 | 2 |
| 2021 Terrain | 36 | 2 |
| 2020 Terrain | 197 | 2 |
| 2019 Terrain | 186 | 3 |
| 2018 Terrain | 223 | 5 |
| 2017 Terrain | 135 | 1 |
| 2016 Terrain | 152 | 2 |
| 2015 Terrain | 298 | 3 |
| 2014 Terrain | 297 | 2 |
| 2013 Terrain | 364 | 3 |
| 2012 Terrain | 364 | 4 |
| 2011 Terrain | 386 | 4 |
| 2010 Terrain | 290 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Terrain?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 GMC Terrain?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 GMC Terrain a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Terrain model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.