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2021 GMC Terrain — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 36 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

TIRES 21V612000 05/08/2021

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

Risk: Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR 23V339000 11/05/2023

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Free fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2021 GMC Terrain SUV AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★★
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
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★★★★☆
Rollover
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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2021 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 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.