Do 2020 Gmc Terrain owners report Service Brakes problems?

64 of 177 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Gmc Terrain (36%) involve Service Brakes.

Do 2020 Gmc Terrain owners report Engine problems?

54 of 177 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Gmc Terrain (31%) involve Engine.

Do 2020 Gmc Terrain owners report Electrical System problems?

26 of 177 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Gmc Terrain (15%) involve Electrical System.

2020 Gmc Terrain — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 177 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes are the single biggest concern at 36% of reports, tied to 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Engine trouble comes next at 31%, also with 2 injuries, then electrical at 15%, power train at 14%, and the fuel system at 11%. No fires and no deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 36%

The top complaint area: 64 reports (36%). Linked to 5 crashes and 2 injuries, so it is the one to inspect most carefully before buying.

Engine0 31%

Second most reported: 54 reports (31%), tied to 2 injuries. Watch for any engine warning and check it runs smoothly on a test drive.

Electrical System0 15%

26 reports (15%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Check that the electronics all work during a test drive.

Power Train0 14%

25 reports (14%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Test how the car drives and shifts under load.

Fuel/Propulsion System0 11%

The smallest of the top five: 20 reports (11%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Confirm the tank fills and the gauge reads correctly.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 177 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.