2021 GMC Terrain vs 2021 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 GMC Terrain | 2021 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 432 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 695 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 126 |
| Engine | 9 | 104 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 98 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 44 |
| Power Train | 8 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2021 GMC Terrain
2021 Honda Pilot
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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.