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2018 Gmc Terrain

2018 GMC Terrain: brakes and engine lead owner complaints

Owners filed 212 complaints with NHTSA. Brakes are the single biggest concern at 35% of reports, tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury. Engine trouble comes next at 24%, then power train at 19% and electrical issues at 17%. Air bags are the smallest group at 7% but carry the most harm, with 7 crashes and 9 injuries. One fire was reported in the engine reports and one in the electrical reports. No deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 35%
The top complaint area: 75 reports (35%). Tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury, so test the brakes carefully before buying.
Engine safety 24%
Second most reported: 50 reports (24%). 1 involved a fire, so watch for engine warning lights or a burning smell.
Power Train safety 19%
41 reports (19%), tied to 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Check how the car drives and shifts on a test drive.
Electrical System safety 17%
35 reports (17%), with 1 crash and 1 fire. Confirm the warning systems and electronics all work.
Air Bags safety 7%
Smallest group but the most serious: 14 reports (7%), tied to 7 crashes and 9 injuries. Worth a close look despite the lower count.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 212 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.