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2016 GMC Terrain recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2016 GMC Terrain, covering 740,598 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: headlightsReported March 8, 2022 · 740,581 vehicles affected
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

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 21, 2016 · 17 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1050, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

Recall number 16V449000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2016 GMC Terrain recalls

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How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?

2, covering exterior lighting and equipment.

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