Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 6.1× the fleet median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
149Complaints
2Recalls
9Crashes
0Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (30.9% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (22V165000).
Visibility/wiper complaints here are 6.1× the median for that category across the 326 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
Visibility/wiper
46 · 30.9%
Investigation closed
EA19005 → recall 22V165000 · RQ18002
Engine
45 · 30.2%
No official action
—
Power Train
11 · 7.4%
No official action
—
Exterior Lighting
10 · 6.7%
Recalled
Recall 22V137000
Electrical System
9 · 6%
No official action
—
Air Bags
9 · 6%
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 149 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.
If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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 itPark 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.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN IN A CONSTUCTION ZONE, WIPER QUIT WORKING. Never notified vehicle had a wiper linkage failure issue. Paid for repairs…”NHTSA complaint 11662508 — filed 05/22/2025 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“When driving in a rainstorm, there was a loud pop, and the driver side windshield wiper stopped moving. After I finally got home I checked…”NHTSA complaint 11581491 — filed 04/06/2024 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“My wife was driving on the highway to work when it was raining. Both of the wipers stopped working all of a sudden causing her…”NHTSA complaint 11562559 — filed 12/29/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Terrain?
Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 46 of 149 NHTSA complaints (30.9%), followed by engine (45), unspecified/other issues (12), power train (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?
149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V449000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 GMC Terrain's reported problems?
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.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
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.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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