2023 GMC Terrain recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 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: 40
Latest campaign: May 11, 2023

Recall summary by component2

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Child seat	1	May 11, 2023	23V339000
Air bags	1	Dec 15, 2022	22V929000

Safety recalls2

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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
Dec 15, 202222V929000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V929000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat. Risk In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 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 N222388911. Campaign NHTSA 22V929000 · Dec 15, 2022

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

Dec 15, 202222V929000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V929000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 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 N222388911.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V929000 · Dec 15, 2022

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 component40

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40Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	16	40	0	0	0
Engine	15	38	0	0	0
Power train	8	20	0	0	0
Unknown or other	7	18	0	0	0
Electrical system	7	18	0	0	0
Fuel system	6	15	0	0	0
Gasoline	6	15	0	0	0
Lane departure	4	10	2	1	1
Air bags	2	5	1	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	5	0	0	0
Structure	1	3	0	0	0
Steering	1	3	1	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	0	0
Visibility	1	3	0	0	0

1 more component 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

Power train
“My 2023 GMC Terrain has experienced two separate incidents of complete loss of motive power/engine propulsion while being driven.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768325
Fuel/propulsion system
“I purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. It was my first time driving it since I bought it home from the dealer. I was on the highway driving about 55 mph in the left lane.”
Filed 09/20/2026 · ODI 11765686
Air bags
“Harness for the airbag gave out. Puts the passenger at risk. Confirmed by service members at Rodenroth Motors Inc. in Sault Ste Marie MI. Message said service "Restraint system". There was no official incident date.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761445

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2023 GMC Terrain recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 GMC Terrain?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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