2021 GMC Terrain recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 36
Latest campaign: May 11, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Child seat	1	May 11, 2023	23V339000
Tires	1	Aug 5, 2021	21V612000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 11, 2023Latest campaign


May 11, 202323V339000	Child seat: vehicle latch anchor The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V339000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Risk The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240. Campaign NHTSA 23V339000 · May 11, 2023
Aug 5, 202121V612000	Tires Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V612000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation. Risk Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560. Campaign NHTSA 21V612000 · Aug 5, 2021

May 11, 202323V339000

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V339000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V339000 · May 11, 2023

Aug 5, 202121V612000

Tires

Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V612000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Risk: Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V612000 · Aug 5, 2021

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 component36

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

36Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	10	28	0	0
Service brakes	8	22	2	2
Power train	8	22	0	0
Electrical system	7	19	0	0
Unknown or other	3	8	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	8	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	2	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	6	0	0
Lane departure	2	6	1	0
Suspension	2	6	0	0
Fuel system	2	6	0	0
Gasoline	2	6	0	0
Child seat	1	3	0	0
Steering	1	3	0	0
Air bags	1	3	1	1

2 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

Engine
“I have had my check engine light come on for P0299. I've lost power while on the road. Had my turbo replaced and now the same issue is starting again. I'm afraid of my car stalling out again with my child in the car.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767928
Engine
“Vehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2021 GMC TerrainEngine Type: 1.5L Turbocharged EngineCurrent Mileage: 155,000 miles [1]Description of Safety Defect:I am writing to report a severe, sudden engine and turbocharger…”
Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763647
Service brakes
“Vacuum pump failure caused my brakes to lock up and almost caused me to wreck into another vehicle”
Filed 07/12/2026 · ODI 11749838

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2021 GMC Terrain recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Terrain. The most recent, 23V339000 (reported May 11, 2023), concerns child seat. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 GMC Terrain?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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