2015 GMC Terrain Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, 17% of its 297 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,000. One related recall (22V137000) covers headlight glare, but most reports involve touch screen failure, headlight dimming, and unexpected stalling not tied to that recall.
- Electrical System complaints
- 50
- 17% of 297
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Touch screen and radio displays go completely black, disabling functions including the backup camera.
- Low beam headlights fail to fully illuminate at night, sometimes leaving drivers unable to see the road ahead.
- Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at low speeds or while backing out of parking spaces, sometimes with the steering wheel becoming hard to turn.
- Vehicle starts on its own without the key in the ignition and will not shut off, including while parked in a garage.
- Power liftgate stops responding to the key fob or interior button after the support strut fails.
When 2015 GMC Terrain electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 14, 2015, latest Jan 30, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA 22V137000Mar 8, 2022Electrical System740,581 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
Electrical 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 common are electrical problems in the 2015 GMC Terrain?
- NHTSA records 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Terrain, which is 17% of all 297 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Terrain electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 22V137000, reported March 8, 2022, addresses headlight housings that reflect excessively bright light outside the driver's view; GM installs headlamp appliques free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Terrain is 48,000 miles.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Terrain.