The vehicle dossier US · 2017

2017 GMC
TERRAINProblems & recalls

133 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 79 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 133 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine79 reports
Other components38 reports
Transmission & drivetrain23 reports
Air bags12 reports
Electrical system9 reports
Body & structure7 reports
Visibility4 reports
Fuel system4 reports
Brakes2 reports
Steering2 reports
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ENGINE77
POWER TRAIN23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
AIR BAGS11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
STRUCTURE:BODY6
SEAT BELTS4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
SERVICE BRAKES2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STEERING2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
WHEELS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:DRIVER1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 10 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Apr 22, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

48,850 miles is the median among 37 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 26,800–79,500 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Mar 8, 2022 Safety recallEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 22V137000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: N222363740

Read campaign 22V137000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,063 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
May 19, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6113This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body mark…NHTSA ID 11032947

This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confirm it is an original manufacture part. If it is not an original manufacture part, they should install one and evaluate the vehicle.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032947 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11025755 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2025 Other13598New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVHNHTSA ID 11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Campaign / software reference: 13598

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11023091 at NHTSA
Aug 14, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902TThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11022084

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022084 at NHTSA
Aug 7, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC5650MThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagno…NHTSA ID 11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11021792 at NHTSA
Jun 10, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6180AThis Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.NHTSA ID 11019823

This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019823 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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