Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (30.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2584 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 · 30.3% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 46 · 30.3% | Investigation closed | EA19005 → recall 22V165000 · RQ18002 |
| Power Train | 11 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 · 6.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V137000 |
| Electrical System | 9 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 9 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 152 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V449000 · 2016 · reported 06/21/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · 2022 · reported 03/08/2022
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“My vehicle started shaking & stalling really badly out of nowhere on April 18, 2025. Had to have it towed to GMC dealership. They said…”NHTSA complaint 11661501 — filed 05/16/2025 · ENGINE
“My 2016 GMC Terrain exhibited the excessive oil consumption outlined in both of the following Special Coverage Adjustment bulletins. In addition to the excessive oil…”NHTSA complaint 11659263 — filed 05/06/2025 · ENGINE
“consumption of oil! I got my oil changed January 1, 2025. It is now February 1. I have driven less than 500 miles. I had…”NHTSA complaint 11640149 — filed 02/01/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 46 of 152 NHTSA complaints (30.3%), followed by visibility/wiper (46), unspecified/other issues (13), power train (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V449000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
