2024 GMC Terrain Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 GMC Terrain, 43% of its 49 total complaints, the highest share of any model year. The median mileage at failure is 3,787 miles, and no related recalls are listed yet.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 43% of 49
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 3,787 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly loses power or stalls while driving, sometimes requiring towing after the engine cuts out with no warning.
- Transmission fails to engage from a stop, with the engine revving while the gear does not respond, delaying acceleration when merging or turning.
- Transmission or gear shifter shifts itself into park or neutral while the vehicle is still moving, in some cases causing a sudden stop in traffic.
- Owners report internal transmission failure requiring full replacement, with some replacement units also developing hard shifts or fluid leaks.
- A driveshaft fracture was reported after an abnormal popping noise from underneath the vehicle during a turn.
- Vehicle enters a derated, low-power mode repeatedly during highway driving, with dealers unable to permanently resolve it despite software updates.
When 2024 GMC Terrain transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 15, 2024, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 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 common are transmission problems in the 2024 GMC Terrain?
- NHTSA has logged 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Terrain, which makes up 43% of all 49 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the years tracked.
- At what mileage do 2024 Terrain transmission problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 3,787 miles, indicating these issues tend to surface very early in ownership.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Terrain transmission?
- As of the latest data update, no related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Have transmission failures in the 2024 Terrain caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints so far.