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2018 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Terrain, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 29, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 GMC Terrain recall campaigns

The 2018 GMC Terrain report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V668000 dated October 29, 2020.
Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
October 29, 2020
Potential units
194,105campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Why it matters: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Owner notification: December 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 30, 2018
Potential units
210,628campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Why it matters: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Owner notification: October 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
May 31, 2018
Potential units
895campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Why it matters: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Owner notification: July 2, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V340000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
May 24, 2018
Potential units
88,503campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

Why it matters: If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.

Owner notification: June 29, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V516000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
August 22, 2017
Potential units
2,905campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Why it matters: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

Owner notification: August 25, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 GMC Terrain?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 GMC Terrain campaign records are Power Train (2), Air Bags (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 GMC Terrain compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the GMC Terrain, spanning 2011–2019; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete GMC Terrain model history →