Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 GMC Terrain: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 GMC Terrain at 18–25 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 135 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 GMC Terrain, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Headlights

NHTSA 22V137000 Reported Mar 8, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222363740)
Units affected
740,581 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 GMC Terrain fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 GMC Terrain EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Terrain AWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900381
Terrain AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/18 mpg$3,700489
Terrain FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/31/25 mpg$2,700355
Terrain FWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8521/31/25 mpg$2,700355
Terrain FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/20 mpg$3,350444

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 GMC Terrain crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 GMC Terrain NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 GMC Terrain SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Optional
2017 GMC Terrain SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 GMC Terrain owner complaints

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Terrain, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 GMC Terrain complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine79
Power train24
Unknown or other20
Air bags11
Electrical system8
Exterior lighting7
Structure: Body6
Fuel/propulsion system4
Seat belts4
Visibility/wiper3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Terrain model years

GMC Terrain by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Terrain25–26 mpg01—
2026 Terrain25–27 mpg1335/5
2025 Terrain25–27 mpg013—
2024 Terrain25–26 mpg1535/5
2023 Terrain26 mpg2415/5
2022 Terrain26–27 mpg4885/5
2021 Terrain26–27 mpg2365/5
2020 Terrain23–27 mpg21975/5
2019 Terrain23–32 mpg31875/5
2018 Terrain23–32 mpg52265/5
2016 Terrain18–26 mpg21534/5
2015 Terrain19–26 mpg32994/5

All GMC Terrain years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 GMC models

2017 GMC Acadia2017 GMC Canyon2017 GMC Savana Passenger2017 GMC Sierra2017 GMC Yukon

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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