2020 GMC Terrain recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 2 2020 GMC Terrain recalls, newest first
May 11, 2023Child Seat, Vehicle Latch AnchorGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 29, 2020Power Train, Automatic TransmissionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018 to 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019 to 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2020 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 GMC Terrain. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 GMC Terrain has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.