CarRecallWatchThe 2023 GMC Terrain has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (16 reports).
2023 GMC Terrain recalls
Child seat LATCH anchors may not fit, risking loose car seats
Excess powder coating on the rear-seat lower LATCH anchorage bars can prevent a child seat from being attached to them.
Passenger air bag may not turn off for a child seat
The occupant classification system in the front passenger seat may fail to properly disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is detected in the seat.
Most common 2023 GMC Terrain problems
Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
The driver side seat belt is hard to lock and unlock into the clip. Sometimes it will not lock into the clip.
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 subsequently diagnosed and repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealership with General Motors involvement. After those repairs were completed and the vehicle was returned to me, the same loss-of-propulsion symptom occurred again on September 26, 2026, approximately two weeks after the vehicle was returned. The second failure occurred while I was actively driving and again resulte
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 and was almost hit by multiple vehicles. Once I got to the left lane the vehicle stopped running. I couldnât start it. I noticed a pool of liquid on the right side of the vehicle. I also started to detect a strong smell of gasoline. I had to get towed off the road by calling 911 for assistance. The tow truck driver also confirmed that the liquid was gasoline. I had to get the
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.
adaptive cruise disengaging alert on dash- no cars or weather conditions to induce this. loss of power and bucking on highway( near accident caused) catostostrophic sudden loss of power engine/transmission failure while mechanic driving resulting in car towed back to dealer. loss of power multiple times causing near accidents. sudden jolting at stop light causing car to propel forward requiered both feet on brake pedal to stop. 4 episodes of near collision 1st altert started 04/4/2024 adaptive cruise light on dash 14,700 miles on vehicle 5 episodes continued and now car is still at dealership for emissions failure, loss of power x 4 weeks. ALL PHOTOS OF DASH LIGHTS, REPAIR INVOICES AND VID
2023 GMC Terrain questions
Does the 2023 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 GMC Terrain: Child seat LATCH anchors may not fit, risking loose car seats; Passenger air bag may not turn off for a child seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Terrain?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (16), Engine (15), Power Train (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.