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GMC Terrain 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 GMC Terrain: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

226Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes84 complaints

84 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V576000.

Engine56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train42 complaints

42 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V516000, 20V668000.

Unknown Or Other35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V358000.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V340000.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V516000Reported August 22, 2017 - 2,905 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,905 vehicles across all affected models.

18V340000Reported May 24, 2018 - 88,503 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 88,503 vehicles across all affected models.

18V358000Reported May 31, 2018 - 895 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 895 vehicles across all affected models.

18V576000Reported August 30, 2018 - 210,628 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 210,628 vehicles across all affected models.

20V668000Reported October 29, 2020 - 194,105 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 194,105 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20172
201824
201928
202011
202117
202227
202328
202436
202525
202628
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.