2014 GMC Terrain
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 296
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 296 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 386 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 364 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 298 |
| 2016 | 152 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 220 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
42% · 123 reportsVisibility/wiper
25% · 74 reportsPower train
11% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing chain/belt and automatic transmission.
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On October 13, 2023, I was driving on the highway when my 2014 GMC Terrain power was reduced. Suddenly, the engine light came on and car began throttling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
11% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.
Exterior lighting
6% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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I havenât had a call back from the dealership it has been over a year since Iâve heard anything from them to get the recall fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 296 complaints filed for this model year.
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2018-11-02Recall queryClosed 2019-12-19 Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
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2019-12-13Engineering analysisClosed 2022-11-28 Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
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2022-09-08Exterior lighting22V137000 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.
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.
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2022-10-25Visibility22V165000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 123 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V137000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 22V165000 · Visibility
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- Is the 2014 GMC Terrain reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 GMC Terrain is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.