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2016 GMC Terrain — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 153 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 16V449000 21/06/2016

What's wrong: 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.

Free fix: 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 22V137000 08/03/2022

What's wrong: 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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2016 GMC Terrain SUV AWD

★★★★☆
Overall
4/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2016 GMC Terrain. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2016 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Terrain. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized GMC dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2016 GMC Terrain generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.