2015 GMC Terrain Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 GMC Terrain, 7% of its 297 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component. Median mileage at failure was 31,430.5 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 7% of 297
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,431 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of engine power or throttle response, with the accelerator pedal feeling disconnected while driving.
- Engine stalling or shutting off completely at low speeds, sometimes repeatedly during a single trip, requiring a restart.
- Jerky or lunging transmission behavior, including harsh shifts and gears that seem to hesitate before engaging.
- Hesitation and reduced power that limits speed to around 20 mph, accompanied by a check engine light and visible oil or transmission fluid leaks.
- Vehicle shaking or failing to accelerate when shifting into reverse or drive, with diagnostic scans pointing to transmission-related fault codes.
- Warning lights for stability control, traction control, and engine appearing together with gauge fluctuations and a jolt when the issue resolves.
When 2015 GMC Terrain transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 6, 2015, latest Jan 3, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA has logged 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Terrain, which is 7% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 GMC Terrain transmission?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2015 Terrain.
- At what mileage do 2015 Terrain transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 31,430.5 miles.
- Did these transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Terrain.
- How does the 2015 Terrain compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2015 Terrain's 21 complaints and 7% share are lower than several other years, such as 2011 with 76 complaints (20%) and 2019 with 51 complaints (28%).