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2015 GMC Terrain Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, 6% of all 297 complaints filed for the year. No recalls are linked to this component. Median mileage at failure was 60,200 miles, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.

Fuel System complaints
17
6% of 297
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,200 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or shuts off completely while slowing down or coming to a stop, sometimes in traffic or a parking lot.
  • Engine sputters and loses power at low speeds, often around 15 to 20 mph, accompanied by the check engine light.
  • Vehicle stalls repeatedly when shifting into reverse or accelerating from a stop, requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted.
  • Some owners report the stalling recurs intermittently over weeks or months rather than as a one-time event.
  • One owner noted the issue was diagnosed as involving the gas pedal sensor and fuel sensor needing synchronization.

When 2015 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2015, latest Apr 10, 2026.

2015 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2015Sep 2018Mar 2019Nov 2019Aug 2023Sep 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Apr 2015 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 201016 (6%)
  2. 201148 (12%)
  3. 201229 (8%)
  4. 201323 (6%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 20163 (2%)
  8. 20174 (3%)
  9. 201815 (7%)
  10. 20194 (2%)
  11. 202031 (16%)
  12. 20214 (11%)
  13. 202237 (62%)
  14. 202321 (54%)
  15. 202410 (20%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2015 GMC Terrain?
NHTSA has logged 17 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Terrain, making up 6% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2015 GMC Terrain?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the fuel system on the 2015 Terrain.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,200 miles.
Do fuel system issues cause crashes or fires on the 2015 Terrain?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.
What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?
Owners describe the vehicle stalling or losing power at low speeds, often near stops or while shifting into reverse, sometimes with the check engine light on.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.