2015 Gmc TERRAIN - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating above-average safety features. It received high ratings in various crash scenarios, including a 5-star rating for overall side crash and side pole crash. This model is equipped with standard electronic stability control for improved handling and accident prevention. Additionally, it offers optional forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems to enhance safety on the road.

Although the car has a good safety rating, it is important to note that there have been 281 complaints and 3 recalls reported for this vehicle. However, with proper maintenance and adherence to safety guidelines, the GMC Terrain can still be a reliable and safe choice for drivers.

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Complaint Count

281

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2010 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2010 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 4 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2010 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2015 Gmc TERRAIN

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i was driving home in the dark at an average speed of 45 mph, and it was raining and all of a sudden, my wipers stopped."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2022-03-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph in a rainstorm, the front windshield wiper blades suddenly malfunctioned and ceased operation creating a visibility hazard to the driver. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the windshield wiper motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that parts for nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) were not yet available. a temporary fix was provided by the dealer. no further information was available. the manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2022-11-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated while driving 50-55 mph in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working and remained stuck in the middle of the windshield. the contact's husband depressed the brake pedal and veered to the side of the road until the rain stopped. the contact's husband continued driving to his destination. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper arm assemblies, module, and blades needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and inquired about reimbursement. the manufacturer provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2024-03-05
Complaint:
"wiper’s failed while driving though a driving rain storm, wipers were on the highest speed"
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-12-08
Complaint:
"hello i have 2 active safety recalls for my gmc terrain 2015 that the manufacturer does not want to repair as well as the dealership where i bough from it is headlamp veiling glare (nhtsa # 22v137) windshield wiper failure ( nhtsa # 22v165 ) my car is paid off, and i want to listed as a host and i can't until this is fixed can you please help thanks olga"
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-12-08
Complaint:
"my wipers on my 2015 gmc terrain failed when i was driving, during a rain storm. i called the gmc customer service number about this recall before i had my car inspected. after giving customer service a call, i felt like no resolution was done. yes, i believe not having windshield wipers does put others on the road at risk, when it is needed during a rainfall. i went to an independent service to have my car diagnosed, and they confirmed that my wipers did not work and it needed replaced. there was no warnings lights on my dashboard before my wipers stopped."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-12-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers suddenly became inoperable creating a visibility hazard for the driver. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that recall repair parts for nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) were not yet available. the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 80,000."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2022-07-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated while driving 75 mph, the windshield wipers failed while in use during a rainstorm without warning. upon investigation, the contact discovered that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was also notified of the issue and provided the same information as the dealer. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive despite the failure. the contact repaired the vehicle himself. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 83,000. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-07-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the driver’s side windshield wiper became inoperable. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with windshield wiper module failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. the manufacturer suggested that the wiper modules be replaced. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number 22v165000 (visibility) for which the vin was included. the approximate failure mileage was 118,400."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2024-01-05
Complaint:
"the windshield wipers failed while driving the vehicle on the highway in the rain. the wipers stopped without warning and had no previous issues. i could not see out the windshield. fortunately, i was able to get off the highway. if there was heavier traffic, it could have caused a serious accident. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop since it was the weekend and i was about 30 miles from home. they replaced the wiper motor and wiper transmission arm. they showed me how the parts failed. i have a receipt for the work. gmc will not reimburse me for the repair since they have not issued a fix for this issue. it has been 2 years and 5 months since gmc issued the special coverage adjustment. considering the seriousness of the defect and the potential for loss of life, it is unconscionable that gmc does not have a fix for this."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2022-07-05

Recalls for the 2015 Gmc TERRAIN

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 buick lacrosse, cadillac xts, chevrolet camaro, equinox, malibu, and gmc terrain vehicles. the affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > SIDE/WINDOW
Date of incident: 2015-10-16

GMC Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

GMC ranks 8 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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