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2018 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Terrain. The most recent was reported on October 29, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TERRAIN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Terrain, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V668000October 29, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V576000August 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V340000May 24, 2018Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
17V516000August 22, 2017Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V668000Manufacturer no. N202313440

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
October 29, 2020
Owner notification
December 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
194,105 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TERRAIN

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Safety risk

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V668000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V576000Manufacturer no. 18279

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 30, 2018
Owner notification
October 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
210,628 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 GMC Terrain
March 19, 2018 – June 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TERRAIN

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V576000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V358000Manufacturer no. 18188 18268

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
May 31, 2018
Owner notification
July 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 GMC Terrain
October 23, 2017 – April 18, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TERRAIN

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Safety risk

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V340000Manufacturer no. 18179

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2018
Owner notification
June 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
88,503 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 GMC Terrain
March 14, 2017 – May 22, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TERRAIN

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

Safety risk

If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V340000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V516000Manufacturer no. 17329

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2017
Owner notification
August 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,905 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 GMC Terrain
June 27, 2017 – August 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
TERRAIN

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Safety risk

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V516000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 29, 2020.