2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD
NHTSA tests specific body styles and drivetrain configurations separately
| Description | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD | N/A | N/A | 5โ | 4โ |
| 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A FWD | N/A | N/A | 5โ | 4โ |
1 official NHTSA recall โ all repairs are free at authorized dealerships
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, โOccupant Protection.โ
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerโs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Gmc Terrain owners
NHTSA safety rating data is not available for the 2026 Gmc Terrain. Please check the NHTSA website directly for the most current information.
The 2026 Gmc Terrain has 1 official NHTSA recall. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 4/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.