What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2014 GMC Terrain

Typical pattern

5.7% of complaints about the 2014 GMC Terrain came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (123 complaints), typically at 7.3 yr or about 91,000 miles.

Complaints
385
Median age at failure
6.6 yr
Median mileage
75,000 n=247
Crash / fire / tow
6.2% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
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Engine
123 reports · 91,000 mi
7.3 yr
8.9%
Visibility / wipers
74 reports · 77,465 mi
6.4 yr
1.4%
Electrical system
33 reports · 35,000 mi
4.7 yr
0%
Power train
33 reports · 60,000 mi
6.2 yr
0%
Exterior lighting
17 reports · 42,678 mi
8.5 yr
5.9%
Other
16 reports · 58,000 mi
6.3 yr
6.2%
Visibility
15 reports · 110,000 mi
8.7 yr
0%
Fuel / propulsion
15 reports · 80,000 mi
7.5 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

22V165000 2022-03-17
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

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.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V137000 2022-03-08
Exterior lighting:headlights

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Visibility 5,000 mi 3 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WITH LOW BEAMS ACTIVATED, THE UPPER HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS TOTALLY BLACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. ..UPDATED 05-09-14 *BF
Visibility 116,118 mi 8.6 yr in service
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the windshield wipers failed to operate while it was raining. The contact pulled over and waited for the rain to cease. The contact contacted the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 116,118.
Visibility 110,000 mi 8.7 yr in service
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximate 55 MPH, the windshield wipers ceased operation. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Exterior lighting 5,000 mi 3 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WITH LOW BEAMS ACTIVATED, THE UPPER HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS TOTALLY BLACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. ..UPDATED 05-09-14 *BF

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