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2018 GMC Terrain recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 224
Latest campaign: Oct 29, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Oct 29, 2020	20V668000 17V516000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Aug 30, 2018	18V576000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 31, 2018	18V358000
Air bags	1	May 24, 2018	18V340000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 29, 2020Latest campaign


Oct 29, 202020V668000	Power train: automatic transmission Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V668000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. Risk Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440. Campaign NHTSA 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Aug 30, 201818V576000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V576000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance. Risk A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279. Campaign NHTSA 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
May 31, 201818V358000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line. Risk A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188. Campaign NHTSA 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
May 24, 201818V340000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V340000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted. Risk If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179. Campaign NHTSA 18V340000 · May 24, 2018
Aug 22, 201717V516000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V516000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving. Risk If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329. Campaign NHTSA 17V516000 · Aug 22, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component224

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224Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

12Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	83	37	2	0	1
Engine	55	25	0	1	0
Power train	41	18	2	0	2
Unknown or other	35	16	1	0	0
Electrical system	35	16	1	1	0
Air bags	14	6	7	0	9
Hydraulic	13	6	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	5	2	0	2
Forward collision avoidance	8	4	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	4	1	0	0
Steering	7	3	2	0	2
Electronic stability control (ESC)	7	3	0	0	0
Fuel system	4	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	2	0	0	0
Suspension	3	1	1	0	0

19 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“On XXX while driving my 2018 GMC Terrain SLE 1.5L turbo on the highway at approximately 70 MPH near [XXX]. I experienced a sudden loss of power brake assist without any prior dashboard warning lights or messages.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771162
Unknown or other
“Without any type of warning, I was driving down the road when my car started making a knocking/ticking type noise then my engine light came on. I attempted to hit my brakes and stop, and I had no control.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11767937
Steering
“Dear [Manufacturer], I am writing to report a serious safety concern with my [year, make, model]. A bolt from the idler arm/undercarriage came off after becoming severely rusted.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11767009

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2018 GMC Terrain recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Terrain. The most recent, 20V668000 (reported October 29, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 GMC Terrain recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Terrain?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 83 complaints out of 224 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Terrain?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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