2015 GMC Terrain Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, 5% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to 6 crashes and 4 injuries. A related recall, 15V666000, covers front side-impact airbag modules on 2015 Terrain models.
- Airbags complaints
- 16
- 5% of 297
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Side and front airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including a rollover, a rear-end collision, and a frontal impact with a stopped vehicle.
- In one crash the instrument panel indicated the airbags had deployed even though they had not.
- Airbag warning lights illuminated during normal driving, often tied to a failed passenger-side airbag sensor.
- A driver airbag released a smoky substance after hitting a deer without fully deploying.
- Owners with active warning lights were told by dealers that no recall applied to their VIN, even after seeing recall notices online.
- Median mileage at failure across reported cases was 55,000 miles.
When 2015 GMC Terrain airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2015, latest Jun 11, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA 15V666000Oct 16, 2015Airbags395 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Airbags 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 airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 GMC Terrain?
- NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, making up 5% of the 297 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 GMC Terrain?
- Yes. Recall 15V666000, reported October 16, 2015, covers front seat-mounted side-impact airbag modules on 2015 Terrain and related GM models. GM dealers replace the affected modules free of charge.
- Did the 2015 Terrain airbag problems cause injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this year lists 6 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2015 Terrain is 55,000 miles.
- What kind of airbag failures are owners reporting?
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes, dashboard messages falsely indicating deployment, and recurring airbag warning lights linked to sensor failures.