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2020 GMC Terrain Recalls

2020 GMC Terrain Recalls
Updated May 30, 2026·Ryan Davis

Recall Summary

The 2020 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

2
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2020 GMC Terrain

The 2020 GMC Terrain has 2 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2020 GMC Terrain has 2 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2020 GMC Terrain include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2020 GMC Terrain?

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

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Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Terrain have?

There are 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 GMC Terrain.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2020 GMC Terrain?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
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Primary source
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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2020 GMC Terrain Buyer's Guide

2 total campaigns

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ID: 20V668000

Power Train

Automatic Transmission

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

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ID: 23V339000

Child Seat

Vehicle Latch Anchor

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."