2015 GMC Terrain Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,474miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 GMC Terrain, 8% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,474 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was being driven on rural state highway containing hills and curves to get serviced for low tires. About 20 minutes into drive the seat heater was turned on. About 5 minutes later the radio, speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature gauges and turn signals quit working. A tool symbol showed up on the options screen. During the rest of the drive the radio would come on intermittently. At the service center a code scanner showed no codes. The vehicle battery (new) was checked and cables were checked for loose connections and corrosion. The issue continued throughout the service. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352070, filed 2020-08, 48,474 miles“Sept. 30, 2015 we bought a 2015 Gmc Terrain from buick Gmc of mahwah (nj). There was 88 miles on the odometer. At night (in darkness) visibility is only accessible thru the bottom section of the windshield. There is a dark horizontal line across the windshield at approximately the half way point. It is black above the line-no visibility to the outside above the line. You can not see a safe distance down the road as visibility is restricted. Telephone poles, trees, objects, side roads, deer, obstacles, signs etc are not visible thru the windshield's top half. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788061, filed 2015-11, 185 miles“My vehicle had 2 recalls and I took it to the local Chevy dealer where I had purchased the car in 2018. The windshield wiper problem was repaired but I was told they did not have the correct parts to repair the headlights. After 3 days I was told the car was ready and I was assured by the service manager that the car was done. However, the headlights were not repaired..”
NHTSA complaint #11535490, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the high beam headlights would operate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was stopped by oncoming drivers and informed that the high beams were flashing while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but continued to experience the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11479964, filed 2022-08, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH at night, the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11463665, filed 2022-05, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V137000Mar 8, 2022General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the…Covers: GMC Terrain 2010–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 24 | 8% |
| 2014 | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Terrain
120 complaintsEngine
81 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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