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2020 GMC Terrain engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 61 complaints for the 2020 GMC Terrain, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
61 20% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

While on highway service brake system warning light came on,brake became hard to apply almost causing an accident. Vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop(dealer).after paying over $1600 the problem was not resolved and found there are numerous complaints about issues with the terrain and no recall issued.are they waiting til someone dies before a recall?

August 2023 Injury

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop while driving 55 MPH while depressing the brake pedal. The contact pressed the button that immediately shifted the transmission to park, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact drove the vehicle to a safe parking space. After safely parking the vehicle off-road, the check engine and brake assist warning lights illuminated.

Reported at 101,700 miles, January 2025

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