- The 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."
- The risk
- The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 GMC Terrain Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Terrain have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2022 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Terrain year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 GMC Terrain recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 GMC Terrain yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Terrain: every year compared
All Terrain years2017 GMC Terrain vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Terrain | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,709 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 1,343 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 1,097 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | 593 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Kia Sportage | 404 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Jeep Compass | 229 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 150 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 77 | 4 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 GMC Terrain
Does the 2017 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 GMC Terrain: headlights (March 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 GMC Terrain had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 GMC Terrain a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC Terrain year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 GMC Terrain has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data