2022 GMC Terrain
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.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 61 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 386 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 365 |
| 2014 | 296 |
| 2015 | 299 |
| 2016 | 153 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2018 | 222 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 32 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
44% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car suffered a long crank, then stalled completely while moving on a public road, which is a severe safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-09
My 2022 GMC Terrain left me on the side of the road today with a fuel pump module failure. After having it towed to the dealership I began looking to see if this is a known problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
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, 2024-10-11
Engine
16% · 10 reportsFuel system, gasoline
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing control/drive module and fuel pump.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
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, 2024-07-30
Power train
15% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving, I was getting ready to turn into the left lane then I noticed the brake pedal was hard as a rock so I immediately pulled over into a community.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-29
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
11% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-11-04Seats22V724000 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.
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2023-06-02Child seat23V339000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V724000 · Seats
- Recall 23V339000 · Child seat
Other years of this model
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- 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 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.