Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (46.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 178 · 46.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 71 · 18.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 · 7.3% | Investigation closed | EA19005 → recall 22V165000 · RQ18002 |
| Electrical System | 27 · 7% | Recalled | Recall 16V502000 |
| Air Bags | 25 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 386 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · 2016 · reported 07/05/2016
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · 2014 · reported 07/23/2014
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V623000 · 2010 · reported 12/15/2010
THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · 2022 · reported 03/08/2022
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I USE 1 QT.OF OIL EVERY 450 MILES AND THERE IS A LOUD CLATTERING NOISE ON INITIAL START UP”NHTSA complaint 10849584 — filed 03/14/2016 · ENGINE
“VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE THAT WAS NOT COVERED BY GMC UNDER ANY WARRANTY. ENGINE BLEW UP AND ALL THE OIL LEAKED OUT DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10838523 — filed 02/25/2016 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STABILITRAK AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND…”NHTSA complaint 10825313 — filed 02/10/2016 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 178 of 386 NHTSA complaints (46.1%), followed by power train (71), unspecified/other issues (33), fuel/propulsion system (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
386 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V502000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
