2017 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2017 GMC Terrain

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2017 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 GMC Terrain. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• Lights

  The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Details 22V137000

  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."

  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.

2017 GMC Terrain safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Glass: On certain 2010-2012 model year and 2016-2017 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, the ball joints in the front windshield wiper…
• Transmission: On some vehicles, a link ball socket in the front wiper transmission may separate.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2017 GMC Terrain safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

133 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

Other GMC Terrain years

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024