2017 GMC Terrain Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 GMC Terrain, 12% of its 133 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,500. A related recall (22V137000) covers headlight housings that project excessively bright light outside the driver's view.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 12% of 133
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 45,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights, especially low beams, are described as too dim to see clearly at night or in rain.
- Some owners report the infotainment system, radio, backup camera, and Bluetooth losing power or function simultaneously.
- Taillight and reverse light housings were reported to fill with water, corroding the wiring behind them.
- Blind spot alert reportedly triggers falsely during rain with no other vehicles nearby, without setting a fault code.
- Multiple owners were notified of recall 22V137000 for exterior lighting but reported the replacement part was unavailable for an extended period.
- One owner reported the ignition key became stuck in the switch on two separate occasions.
When 2017 GMC Terrain electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 21, 2017, latest Apr 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 many electrical complaints does the 2017 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Terrain, which is 12% of its 133 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Terrain's electrical or lighting system?
- Yes. Recall 22V137000 covers 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles where headlight housings can reflect excessively bright light outside the driver's view. The remedy is a free headlamp applique installation.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 45,500 at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Terrain.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to electrical complaints?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the 2017 Terrain's Electrical System complaints, with 0 injuries reported.