2020 GMC Terrain Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 GMC Terrain, 2% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,300 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 am a male of 6'1 height and find it very hard to see out the rearview mirror when I drive my wife's Gmc Terrain. Because of the limited mobility of the mirror, I am unable to see other cars behind my vehicle without lowering my head and reclining my seat backwards, both of which can be very dangerous to do while driving. I would like to see the mirror adjusted to be longer, or able to be adjusted further upward to improve visibility for taller people, like myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11403615, filed 2021-03, 1,000 miles“Vehicle has 56801 miles and air conditioning completely went out. I have also replaced windshield wipers twice in 6 months. This is more than any other vehicle I have ever owned (I have had the vehicle 1 year now)”
NHTSA complaint #11468997, filed 2022-06“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R); the rear-view camera screen was not functioning as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The message Service Rear Camera System was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11644884, filed 2025-02, 53,500 miles“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that rain water had leaked from the sunroof drainage into the vehicle causing the floor carpets to become saturated with water and mold had developed inside the vehicle. The contact also discovered a pool of water inside the spare tire well. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the sunroof motor and sunroof liner, unclogged the sunroof drainage assembly and replaced the carpets. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631628, filed 2024-12, 12,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10249604Jan 17, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure for air conditioning refrigerant desiccant replacement due to A/C Not Cooling or refrigerant loss.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 49 | 32% |
| 2015 | 120 | 40% |
| 2014 | 89 | 30% |
| 2013 | 54 | 15% |
| 2012 | 81 | 22% |
| 2011 | 35 | 9% |
| 2010 | 54 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2020 GMC Terrain
72 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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