2012 GMC Terrain: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 GMC Terrain. The newest campaign is 22V137000. NHTSA received the report on 8 Mar 2022. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Headlights. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 22V137000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 1,197,245 units in total.

22V1370008 Mar 2022Exterior Lighting / Headlights
16V5020005 Jul 2016Electrical System / Ignition
14V44700023 Jul 2014Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust
11V51100019 Oct 2011Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

22V137000Received 8 Mar 2022. 740,581 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N222363740. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2022.
16V502000Received 5 Jul 2016. 8,367 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 50490, 50491. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 2016.
14V447000Received 23 Jul 2014. 414,333 units.
Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust
Defect, in the NHTSA record
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14271. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Dec 2014.
11V511000Received 19 Oct 2011. 33,964 units.
Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Defect, in the NHTSA record
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (TPMS). The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 11261. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Nov 2011.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 GMC Terrain
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE20009	Preliminary evaluation	Momentary Increased Steering Effort	Steering / Electric Power Assist System	1 Jun 2020	3 Jun 2022
EA19005	Engineering analysis	Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative	Visibility	13 Dec 2019	28 Nov 2022	22V165000
RQ18002	Recall query	Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure	Visibility	2 Nov 2018	19 Dec 2019

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2012 GMC TerrainThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 GMC Terrain: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/gmc/terrain/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: General Motors, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 GMC Terrain?: 1,197,245 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the GMC Terrain have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the GMC Terrain, model years 2010 to 2026. 4 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 GMC Terrain open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.