Recalls ·2016 GMC Terrain FWD

2016 GMC Terrain FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 GMC Terrain FWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 152 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints152
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 22V137000 · 08 Mar 2022

Problem: 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."

Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 16V449000 · 21 Jun 2016

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine16 · 40%
Visibility/wiper9 · 22%
Air bags4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Steering1 · 2%
Service brakes1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202412
202516
202612

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the front passenger side, but no air bags inside the cabin of the vehicle deployed. The driver…

Air bags · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shook abnormally and lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the…

Engine · Jan 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Code p0700 was indicated at a professional transmission shop. My vehicle started driving different. It is a scary feeling. I have a ten year old daughter who I commute to school and safety is the utmost of importance. I don't want to have a accident in a vehicle I recently purchased for safety and end up having to…

Power train · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The windshield wipers quit working while driving during a down pour; some piece to the motor broke. This can cause severe injuries and even death due to the fact that it caused me to not be able to see where I was going and what was around me and could have driven off a high ramp. It hasn’t been inspected by anyone…

Visibility/wiper · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.