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2016 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Terrain, filed between June 21, 2016 and March 8, 2022. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
22V137000	March 8, 2022	Exterior lighting: headlights
16V449000	June 21, 2016	Equipment: labels

Exterior lighting: headlights (22V137000)

Filed March 8, 2022

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."

What could happen. The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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.

Equipment: labels (16V449000)

Filed June 21, 2016

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."

What could happen. 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.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2016 GMC Terrain may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized GMC dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, GMC may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or GMC customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Terrain

More: all GMC recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2016 GMC Terrain recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Terrain. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2016 GMC Terrain free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized GMC dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2016 GMC Terrain was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.