2015 GMC Terrain Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2015 GMC Terrain has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (101 reports).

3Recalls
299Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Terrain?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2015 GMC Terrain recalls

Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Visibility

Recall 22V165Mar 17, 2022681,509 vehicles affected

Corrosion can develop on the ball joints inside the windshield wiper module.

Headlights may glare at other drivers, raising crash risk

Recall 22V137Mar 8, 2022740,581 vehicles affected

Certain GMC Terrain vehicles from 2010 through 2017 have headlight housings that can create a reflection.

Front Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash

Recall 15V666Oct 16, 2015395 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture when the bag deploys.

Most common 2015 GMC Terrain problems

Problem areas named in the 299 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility/Wiper101
Engine81
Electrical System31
Exterior Lighting24
Power Train21
Unknown Or Other21
Visibility20
Air Bags17
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Structure14

What owners report

2026-10-23, Fuel/Propulsion System
The transmission was jerking and when the heat is running it smells like it’s bout to catch fire
2026-10-06, Structure
Tailgate lifts by itself
2026-07-22, 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 intermittent check engine light. While driving on the highway, the engine timing chain failed, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. I was traveling at highway speed and had to safely maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. The unexpected loss of power placed me and other motorists at risk of a collision because I could no longer safely maintain the flow of traffic. The vehicle was to
2026-07-20, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 167,446.
2026-06-11, Air Bags
I hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the Airbags did not deploy

2015 GMC Terrain questions

Does the 2015 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain: Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Visibility; Headlights may glare at other drivers, raising crash risk; Front Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Terrain?

Based on 299 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (101), Engine (81), Electrical System (31).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 GMC Terrain has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other GMC Terrain years

Other 2015 GMC models