Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 GMC terrain has 4 recalls, 369 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
369
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V502000
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 t...
14V447000
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 SR...
11V511000
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 SEPTEMB...
22V137000
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 abov...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | GMC Consumer Relations Subject: Structural Undercarriage Safety Defect – 2012 GMC Terrain SLE Vehic... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Liftgate automatically closing and failure to remain open causing a safety hazard for anyone standin... |
| May 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the gar... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1. The engine suddenly lost power while driving during evening rush hour and the vehicle would no lo... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Car burns oil bad . Got an oil change and it only took 12 days to go dry with no oil |
| Dec 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I think the manifold on GMC Terrain need to be on a recall because mine already cracked. |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ENGINE | It appears the timing chain is bad. The vehicle only has 84000 miles and currently the engine turns ... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a pa... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Took vehicle into dealer for a recall on October 17, 2023 with the recall being [Primary]: RECALL : ... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | hello i'm writing this letter to inform you about my 2012 Terrian i have had nothing but problems wi... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My vehicle is 2012 GMC Terrain. Oil changes on my vehicle we kept up and i had no major issues with ... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ENGINE | hello i'm writing you today in concern of my 2012 chevy terrian i have had all the recalls done on t... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I have excessive oil consumption. I noticed the issue after getting my 3000-mile oil change. The tec... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I have a 2012 GMC Terrain!! I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle purchased in 2014-2015 there is an en... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Will like car facts |
| Jan 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 4 cyl. AWD GMC Terrain has had excessive oil use which caused premature failure of the timing cha... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine blew. This was already the 2nd engine in the car. Oil consumption. Metal in the oil. No ... |
| Sep 14, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I was driving while it was raining. The wipers stopped working. The driverside wiper jumped partiall... |