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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2026 GMC Terrain Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2026 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.

“The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle was shifted into drive(D) and the driver’s door lock unexpectedly unlocked. The contact stated that on another occasion, a passenger in the front passenger’s seat noticed the same failure with the passenger’s side door lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact expressed concern that the failure was hazardous and posed a safety risk because the doors could open while the vehicle was moving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764146, filed 2026-09, 2,500 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
201810%
201611%
201410%
201121%

Other parts of the 2026 GMC Terrain

Other or unknown
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 GMC Terrain

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology