2017 GMC Terrain FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 GMC Terrain FWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 133 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints133

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

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.

Engine32 · 80%

Power train6 · 15%

Electrical system4 · 10%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Steering1 · 2%

Vehicle speed control1 · 2%

Air bags1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20247

202521

202612

From owner complaints

This car burns 1 quart of 5w-30 synthetic blend oil every 200 miles! The pcv valve has been cleaned numerous times and this does not affect the burning oil issue and yes this can be inspected upon request. Safety put at risk you ask, this is a ticking timebomb ready to ruin the engine due to burning oil, leaves me…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

For a year we have had to check to the oil weekly and add oil due to the vehicle burning oil so quickly. The past month we have had to check it daily and add oil. We do regular routine oil changes and have had to get them before the next one is due. Recently when driving the “oil pressure low stop engine” light has…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The power steering assembly failed and caught on fire. This then caused the engine to malfunction and no longer work. This happened while driving on the interstate at a speed of approximately 80mph. No prior check engine lights were visible
Steering · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My vehicle only has 78,000 miles on it and the timing chain needs to be replaced?! This is no longer under warranty because it’s been over 5 years but this should last a life time. Now I have a car that doesn’t start or run that I have to make payments on and no one wants to do the work on my car! I looked online and…
Power train · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

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.

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