2015 GMC Terrain Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 GMC Terrain, 6% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a serious problem with my car the dealership to me my coil ignition has a crack in it and the is a lot carbon build up. I just bought the car in april of 2019 & I was told by car-fax the car had a 165 point inpection done on it”
NHTSA complaint #11307631, filed 2020-02, 73,000 miles“On 1/10/18, I was on my way to work and received message engine power reduced , the engine light came on and power was reduced to 25 MPH. I brought the Terrain into a mechanic and he synchronized the gas pedal sensor and fuel sensor and the engine light went out. On 1/13/18, the same thing happened except I was on a highway and it was much more frightening. I brought the Terrain back to my mechanic and left the vehicle. I am now without a car for the weekend.”
NHTSA complaint #11062638, filed 2018-01, 57,400 miles“I have had my Terrain for a little over two years now it only has 71,000 miles being a 2015 and it has started to stall out on me. The first time it happened I just got gas and thought maybe I didnt have my car in park. Not even two weeks later it happened as I was parked at the grocery store and went to take off, it just stalled on me! It's happening more frequently and even just turned off on me as I was driving down the road. My check engine light is not on, we have even placed lucas in it to see if that would work.”
NHTSA complaint #11209359, filed 2019-05, 65,000 miles“Leaving my parking spot after going out to eat I went in reverse and the vehicle stalled at about 5mph, turned the car completely off and then turned back on. Put it in drive and just as I started to accelerate it stalled. This happened 10-12 times while I was trying to leave the parking lot. Vehicle stalled while leaving car wash as I was excelleratig our. Vehicle stalled as I was leaving a complete stop from a stop sign on a city street. Something is wrong with the engine stalling while starting to accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098186, filed 2018-05, 1 miles“My vehicle began to sputter and stalled as I decelerated and approached an intersection without any warning. I stopped and restarted the car and the engine light came on. I was within a mile of dealership, called them and took it in. They estimate $1,200 for repair. I searched known issues with this make and model and I am not alone with this problem. I am concerned that this may happen again which could be very dangerous. I do not see any recalls but there are numerous issues stating this same issue on a simple search of none issues for this SUV.”
NHTSA complaint #11280807, filed 2019-11, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11006711Aug 8, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 19% |
| 2023 | 22 | 54% |
| 2022 | 37 | 62% |
| 2021 | 4 | 11% |
| 2020 | 31 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 17 | 8% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 18 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 23 | 6% |
| 2012 | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 | 48 | 12% |
| 2010 | 16 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Terrain
120 complaintsEngine
81 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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