2022 GMC Terrain

▲ Better than typical
2022 GMC Terrain
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:02:19.556Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Terrain Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2010: 290 complaints 2010 2011: 386 complaints 2012: 364 complaints 2013: 363 complaints 2013 2014: 296 complaints 2015: 295 complaints 2016: 149 complaints 2016 2017: 133 complaints 2018: 212 complaints 2019: 177 complaints 2019 2020: 179 complaints 2021: 33 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 35 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints 2026
2022: 48 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010290
2011386
2012364
2013363
2014296
2015295
2016149
2017133
2018212
2019177
2020179
202133
202248
202335
202445
202512
202622

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 20 distinct reports on file.

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My GMC Terrain 2022 has stopped working 3 times for the same issue. All those times the car was tow to the dealership to get repairs. Every time that happened was the same problem, I turn on the car and immediately shuts down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241011

Fuel pump power control module failure. Part number 13554821. On [XXX], my trip home from South Carolina to Alabama was interrupted when I stopped to get something to eat.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241010

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240730

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20221104 — seats

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022.

Campaign 22V724000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230602 — child seat

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 23V339000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V724000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V339000 (child seat) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 GMC Terrain is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Terrain?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.