2015 GMC Terrain Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 GMC Terrain, 5% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The rear hatch will fully open and then falls part way or fully without any cause. It hit me in the head and back as I was not expecting the hatch door to fall. This was obviously while the car was parked in a garage.”
NHTSA complaint #11265496, filed 2019-10, 54,410 miles“While parked in my driveway. The automatic liftgate goes up and then falls halfway, goes up an then falls back all the way down. It hit me an knocked me own the first time. It started in july of this year and does it consistently. I could have been seriously hurt or a child could even be crushed as it is extremely heavy. I cannot use the rear compartment as the liftgate will not stay open. There is a lawsuit on certain years for this very problem and Gmc has a TSB up through 2014 but for some reason the 2015 model is not include even though it has the exact same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129629, filed 2018-09, 60,400 miles“Front passenger seat belt chime comes on when there is nothing on the front seat or almost nothing on the seat. This has happened at least 1/2 dozen times or more. I can be driving and all of sudden comes on. It can scare one esp 1st time. You don't know what is happening. I thought I blew a tire or door came open. My attention was everywhere but on 65 MPH traffic on freeway. Breaks one's driving concentration. Independent of temperature. Other problem I have is lots of wind comes in on passenger door. It is not aligned properly. Gm has tried a couple of times with no success. …”
NHTSA complaint #10840112, filed 2016-03, 6,810 miles“While pulling into a parking spot very slow the vehicle accelerated and damaged car in front there are traction marks showing the sudden acceleration. The car would not stop until the ignition was turned off. Because the cars in front were hit I placed the car in park after the ignition was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #11289738, filed 2019-12, 60,000 miles“There is water leaking (possibly from the air conditioner) onto the floorboard of the front passenger side. This has caused mold to form and grow in the carpeting. It is constant and is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11287447, filed 2019-12, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Terrain
120 complaintsEngine
81 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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