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2020 Gmc Terrain
2020 GMC Terrain: brakes and engine lead owner complaints
Owners filed 177 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes are the single biggest concern at 36% of reports, tied to 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Engine trouble comes next at 31%, also with 2 injuries, then electrical at 15%, power train at 14%, and the fuel system at 11%. No fires and no deaths were reported.
Most reported areas
Service Brakes safety 36%
The top complaint area: 64 reports (36%). Linked to 5 crashes and 2 injuries, so it is the one to inspect most carefully before buying.
Engine0 31%
Second most reported: 54 reports (31%), tied to 2 injuries. Watch for any engine warning and check it runs smoothly on a test drive.
Electrical System0 15%
26 reports (15%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Check that the electronics all work during a test drive.
Power Train0 14%
25 reports (14%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Test how the car drives and shifts under load.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 11%
The smallest of the top five: 20 reports (11%), with no crashes or injuries noted. Confirm the tank fills and the gauge reads correctly.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 177 complaints
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