2016 GMC Terrain Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 GMC Terrain, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles.
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.
“I have been driving my vehicle when on three seperate occasions the service stabilitrak message flashed on the dic and I lost engine power. One of the times this happened I was on a road where the speed limit was 55 and the issue almost caused a vehicle to crash into me. The message goes away after about 5 minutes. I tried taking it to the dealership twice and was told they cant replicate the problem so now I dont even bother trying to have them fix it. How can a major safety issue like this not be fixed by GM!!”
NHTSA complaint #11209123, filed 2019-05, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the stability track warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle however, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the electronic brake control module replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11445356, filed 2021-12, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Terrain
49 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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