2017 GMC Terrain vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 GMC Terrain | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 1,333 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,064 | 257 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,850 mi | 41,316 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 646 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 342 |
| Engine | 77 | 258 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 55 |
| Steering | 2 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 18 | 24 |
| Stalling | 15 | 111 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 55 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 53 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 16 |
2017 GMC Terrain
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.