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2020 GMC Terrain electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 27 complaints for the 2020 GMC Terrain, 9% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
27 9% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

The back passenger seat exploded and caught fire, burning the back of the seat in front and burning the ceilings. Inside the whole vehicle is black from smoke damage. Incident assessed by fire marshal who has ruled as electrical issue. No warning lights or systems displayed anything.

July 2026 Fire

While starting vehicle the infotainment screen went black and nothing would work. Stayed this way while driving. Stopped turned off car and still didnt work. Was told it was the data communications module.

Reported at 4,200 miles, April 2021

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