2018 GMC Terrain Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,034miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,034 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.
“Driving on a downslope heading north on 65 going into tennessee from alabama I experienced a loss of power system lights went off along with gauges going off and on. At which time stabiatrak and transmission lights came on saying to pull over immediately.we did so called GM onstar where they told us we would experience a loss in power but could travel onward. We chose to get towed, however due to the holiday we had difficulties getting a tow and were forced to drive home 90 miles away. The problem did not present itself again on the drive home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153652, filed 2018-11, 752 miles“While the vehicle is in drive it loses propulsion without notice. The vehicle stays in drive. The vehicles RPM increase as your foot is on the accelerator but the vehicle doesn't continue to move. The only way to regain propulsion is to completely shut the vehicle off and then start up again.”
NHTSA complaint #11195867, filed 2019-04, 25,000 miles“The first time while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle instrument panel warning lights activated and gauges fluctuated followed by acceleration, braking and steering movement. Then the information panel displayed stabilitrak unavailable, collision warning unavailable, lane change alert unavailable and transmission service. The car then started shifting erratically. The 2nd time same situation while driving 30-40 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11057250, filed 2017-12, 1,500 miles“Continue to experience radio resetting (completely shutting down and resetting giving you the Gmc logo) as you drive down the road, with phone connected with usb and without. Continue to experience usb not producing enough power to my phone to run waze from the usb port under the radio. Phone calls will fade in and out between the radio and the phone call...being connected via bluetooth to the truck. Continue not being able to answer the calls via bluetooth. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180861, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
- 10248704Dec 21, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.
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 2018 GMC Terrain
83 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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