2020 GMC Terrain Service and Repair Manual

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2020 GMC Terrain service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Denali Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.5L 1490CC 91Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2020 GMC Terrain Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V66800029/10/2020Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encor

Consequence

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may p

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace

NHTSA #23V33900011/05/2023Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which c

Consequence

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured chi

Remedy

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is co

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030360

This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11029950

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

TSB #11027701

This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.

TSB #11027697

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Showing the 8 most recent of 842 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250722Component: Carry Handle, Shell, BaseCrash reported2 injured

During a vehicle accident, my 2.5 year old daughter's car seat detached from the base and landed in the back part of my part. We were t-boned on the passenger side back seat. We spun and the car seat

20251030Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STOP. Took to authorized service dealer and all parts were replaced. After driving it for a little while, SERVICE BRAKE

20250918Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

My 2020 GMC Terrain brakes pump failed causing me to hit the median wall on the highway.

20241226Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

The brake system failed. No warning. When the brakes failed, driver ran the car into a tree to stop instead of hitting pedestrians or other vehicles

20241226Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported

The brake system failed. No warning. When the brakes failed, driver ran the car into a tree to stop instead of hitting pedestrians or other vehicles

Showing the 5 most serious of 266 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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