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 (57.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 4.6× 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 | 77 · 57.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 23 · 17.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 11 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 8 · 6% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 · 5.3% | Recalled | Recall 22V137000 |
| Structure:body | 6 · 4.5% | 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 133 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 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.
“The PCV valve froze which caused pressure to build up in the rear main seal to fail. Causing oil to leak out of the motor…”NHTSA complaint 11714193 — filed 01/29/2026 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where…”NHTSA complaint 11713435 — filed 01/26/2026 · ENGINE
“[XXX], our 2017 Terrain Denali displayed code: âLow Oil/Shut Engine Offâ so had it towed to Laura Buick/GMC Colllinsville, IL. Laura confirmed the issue was…”NHTSA complaint 11711280 — filed 01/15/2026 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 77 of 133 NHTSA complaints (57.9%), followed by power train (23), unspecified/other issues (20), air bags (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 22V137000. 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.
