2012 GMC Terrain Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 29 fuel system complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, 8% of its 364 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this category, with a median failure mileage of 98,000.
- Fuel System complaints
- 29
- 8% of 364
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 98,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel lines have detached or fractured while driving at highway speed, spilling gasoline onto the road.
- Vehicles have stalled or lost power suddenly at speeds between 30 and 70 mph, sometimes triggering a 'reduced engine power' warning.
- The fuel gauge has dropped to empty after a short trip despite the tank being roughly half full beforehand.
- Owners report the engine stalling at idle or when slowing to a stop, often needing a restart, with camshaft or crankshaft sensor codes appearing.
- Some owners describe repeated stalling when backing up or accelerating from low speed, accompanied by a check engine light.
When 2012 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 24, 2012, latest Jun 2, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA lists 29 fuel system complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, which is 8% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2012 GMC Terrain?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the fuel system on the 2012 GMC Terrain.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 GMC Terrain?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 GMC Terrain is 98,000 miles.
- Did fuel system problems cause crashes or fires on the 2012 GMC Terrain?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the fuel system complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain.
- How does the 2012 Terrain compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2012 Terrain's 8% share is lower than the 2011 model's 12% but higher than several later years like 2016 at 2% and 2019 at 2%, though 2022 and 2023 show much higher shares at 62% and 54%.