How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this category for the 2015 Terrain, which is 5% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Terrain liftgate?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Terrain, even though several owners reported the power liftgate falling unexpectedly.

At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 48,474 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Terrain, with no fires reported.

How does the 2015 Terrain compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2015 Terrain's 15 complaints and 5% share are similar to 2011 (21 complaints, 5%) and 2013 (17 complaints, 5%), and higher than later years like 2019 (2 complaints, 1%).

2015 GMC Terrain Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, 5% of its 297 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,474 miles. No related recall covers this area. Crashes tied to this category number 2, with 3 injuries reported.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 5% of 297
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 48,474 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the power liftgate rising and then falling partway or all the way back down without warning, sometimes striking the person standing underneath.
Several complaints describe the liftgate opening on its own when the key fob button was pressed, then dropping suddenly.
Some owners report water leaking into the front passenger floorboard, leading to mold growth in the carpet.
Multiple owners describe the front passenger seat belt chime activating with no one in the seat, occurring during braking, acceleration, or highway speeds.
One owner reported the tire pressure monitoring system repeatedly flagging low pressure on all tires, requiring frequent air top-offs.

When 2015 GMC Terrain body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2015, latest Mar 2, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Dec 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Terrain model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201013 (4%)
201121 (5%)
201216 (4%)
201317 (5%)
20149 (3%)
201515 (5%)
20166 (4%)
20177 (5%)
20187 (3%)
20192 (1%)
20206 (3%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this category for the 2015 Terrain, which is 5% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Terrain liftgate?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Terrain, even though several owners reported the power liftgate falling unexpectedly.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 48,474 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Terrain, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 Terrain compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2015 Terrain's 15 complaints and 5% share are similar to 2011 (21 complaints, 5%) and 2013 (17 complaints, 5%), and higher than later years like 2019 (2 complaints, 1%).