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2018 GMC Terrain

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Power train

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.

The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 194,105 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 210,628 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V576000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 895 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V358000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 88,503 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V340000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,905 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V516000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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