The blower fan for heat In my vehicle was replaced in October 2022, recently the Defroster will not engage and it is vital to winter driving. The mechanism that switches between which vent to blow out air was replaced and the Defroster will still not engage, rather it comes out of the heat and face vents. Shortly after the Defroster stopped engaging, the rpms will start fluctuating from 2 suddenly up to 6-8 without warning or acceleration then go back down and back up as if it's chugging along. Even when applying the brakes, this will continue to happen and there's concern for Rear-ending or crashing when this happens. When driving home 2 nights ago the county police pulled my vehicle over due to burnt out headlight, which was replaced less than 6 months ago. Took the car in to get bulb replaced today and multiple bulbs later, the light is not fixed and it was said to be electrical and need to go to another shop. Beginning to wonder if this is all a bigger problem about to happen with engine/ powertrain.. with commute to work in the dark and electrical problem in the headlight randomly and the acceleration issues there is definitely a concern for safety.
2015 GMC Terrain lights problems
24 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,474.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 48,474
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Terrain lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 GMC Terrain lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 22V137000 · Recall details
What 2015 GMC Terrain owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle had 2 recalls and I took it to the local Chevy dealer where I had purchased the car in 2018. The windshield wiper problem was repaired but I was told they did not have the correct parts to repair the headlights. After 3 days I was told the car was ready and I was assured by the service manager that the car was done. However, the headlights were not repaired..
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that diagnostic tests on air bag failures were not performed at their location. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the high beam headlights would operate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was stopped by oncoming drivers and informed that the high beams were flashing while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but continued to experience the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact also found the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) associated with her VIN. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
The parts are not available.
My windshield wipers snapped off in the middle of a storm. I had them replaced and submitted all the paperwork to GMC. They have not reimbursed me. The reference number with GMC is: [XXX], 2015 GMC Recall Follow Up Dear [XXX], Thank you for contacting GMC Customer Service. The vehicle identification numbers for recall have been published and your vehicle with vehicle identification number [XXX] is part of this recall. Total customer satisfaction is important to us at GMC. If your situation has been resolved to your satisfaction, no further action is necessary. If it has not, please contact us at -[XXX]. Thank you again for taking the time to contact GMC. GMC Customer Assistance [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2015 GMC Terrain lights
Does the 2015 GMC Terrain have lights problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the lights of the 2015 GMC Terrain, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 GMC Terrain lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,474 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Terrain lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V137000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Terrain have the most lights problems?
The GMC Terrain model years with the most lights complaints are 2015 (24 complaints), 2014 (17 complaints) and 2012 (10 complaints).
Other 2015 GMC Terrain problems
Visibility 120Engine 84Electrical 31Transmission 21Fuel system 18Airbags 17Body 14Driver assistance 11Brakes 9Acceleration 3Seat belts 2Seats 2Steering 2Tires 2Wheels 2Suspension 1
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