2012 GMC Terrain
Typical pattern 2.2% of complaints about the 2012 GMC Terrain came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2012 vehicle — around the middle of the 201 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (169 complaints), typically at 7.4 yr or about 85,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 499
- Median age at failure
- 7.3 yr
- Median mileage
- 80,340 n=338
- Crash / fire / tow
- 10.2% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 4
22V137000 2022-03-08
Exterior lighting:headlights
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."
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
16V502000 2016-07-05
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
14V447000 2014-07-23
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
11V511000 2011-10-19
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRES
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH. THE RESULTING CRASH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN ALSO RESULT IN PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, POOR HANDLING, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
Air bags mileage not reported 3 mo in service
2012 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER STATES THE PASSENGER SEATS AIR BAG SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION MAKE THE VEHICLE UNCOMFORTABLE AND INITIALLY UNSAFE FOR HIS WIFE *TGW A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE USED A SEAT CUSHION TO CONFORM TO THE SEAT AND THE THEY SOON DISCOVERED THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT ENGAGE. *JB
Air bags mileage not reported 1.8 yr in service crash / fire / tow
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE IRON BEAM HEAD-ON. VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HOOD AND FRONT OF CAR SMASHED AS VEHICLE WAS WRAPPED AROUND BEAM. ONLY MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER, AS DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. *TR
Air bags 68,000 mi 3.7 yr in service crash / fire / tow
CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH. FRONT IN DAMAGE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP.
Visibility / wipers 5,700 mi 8 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS AND NOTICED THE SUNROOF BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY; THEREFORE, THERE ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VIBRATION. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS THE VIBRATION DID NOT OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,700.