2012 GMC Terrain Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 GMC Terrain, 2% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, there is a random ding. No idiot lights come on this has been going on for over a month. Today I happened to look up and the passenger airbag light was flashing. As if stating there was someone in the seat. The only way to stop it is to have the passenger seat belt buckled while driving. This only happens while driving. It is very disturbing because I am not sure if I am in an accident if my passenger will be safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11270319, filed 2019-10, 136,024 miles“I purchased my 2012 Gmc Terrain from clay cooley in irving, tx on 01/05/2015 with an extended service contract. I have had issues with this vehicle ever since. I took the vehicle in for service and was told the service contract would not cover my issue and that the issue was caused by lack of maintenance, which is not the case as I maintain the oil in this vehicle and even had to purchase a new battery for the vehicle recently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822455, filed 2016-01, 68,000 miles“Front seat belts won t retract and get caught in door when closed and the plastic cover on the seat breaks and then it will not latch. This causes the seat belt to be inoperable. It then cannot restrain the occupant thus it causes a safety concern as well as violation in not wearing a seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #11192658, filed 2019-03, 56,000 miles“Seat belt retractors fail to retract and belt clip gets stuck in closed door. Dealer fixed once but refuses to fix at their cost. I believe this is a serious GM defect and a safety hazard because a half open jammed door will not open.”
NHTSA complaint #11157128, filed 2018-12, 80,000 miles“Seat re-tractors don't retract and seat belt gets caught in door when closed. Door cracks plastic cover on seat belt cover which leaves a sharp edge that cuts your fingers when you try to buckle your seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #11194557, filed 2019-04, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Terrain
169 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
81 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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