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2014 GMC Terrain problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 GMC Terrain has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 302owner complaints
- 7crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 8injuries reported
302 complaints, against an average of 158 for the other 14 GMC Terrain model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 GMC Terrain?
The components named most often in the 302 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2014 GMC Terrain owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 302 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why do the windshield wipers stop working on my 2014 GMC Terrain?76 owners · 25.2% · Recall 22V165000
- Why is my 2014 GMC Terrain burning or losing oil?45 owners · 14.9%
- Why does my 2014 GMC Terrain stall, lose power or shut off while driving?42 owners · 13.9%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 GMC Terrain?33 owners · 10.9%
- What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2014 GMC Terrain engine?31 owners · 10.3%
- Has the 2014 GMC Terrain had engine failures?17 owners · 5.6%
Has the 2014 GMC Terrain been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
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."
Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What do 2014 GMC Terrain owners report?
12 of the 302 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
My husband just did an at home oil change on the car not long before the incident. Unfortunately my car was barely under 3,000 miles since the oil change and we were going to change the oil again when my engine died mid drive on the way home. There was no oil in the car due to high oil consumption and no coolant either. High oil consumption was not reported and not disclosed to me before and a broken guide for my timing chain leading to total engine failure just after I started to exit the highway. Had my car died any sooner I would have crashed. Or wrecked with another vehicle. GMC and the…
ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems to be able to get a new part and no help from GM. If there is this many problems that there is no part left available it should be a national recall.
I purchased this in March of 2025. 2 or 3 weeks after I bought this I took it to an oil lube shop and they said there was not any oil on the.dip stick. Also I started noticing the car being jerky while driving and when shutting it off it sputters. I took it to Max motors, a GMC dealer for a diagnostic check because it uses a quart of oil a week. They told me the high pressure fuel pump is bad and the piston rings were no good. This was on the 18th of June. I had taken it to the dealer I bought it from and complained about the problems, but he wouldn't do anything about it . The warranty was…
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and hesitating abnormally. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the piston rings were damaged, the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tensioner issues keeps breaking the timing chain. . Replaced twice at own cost. Fuel pump/ loss of power while driving. Back up camera doesn't work sometimes. Screen goes black. If key is left in the ignition it starts itself. If you try to use a car charger for a phone the AC shuts off and a "systems error" message pops up. This happens alot. It's an ongoing issue since I bought the car in Feburary this year.
Vehicle is consuming excessive amount of oil in short drive time up to 3qt in less than 1000 miles. With no oil leaks. Vehicle only has 139840 miles. Has regular oil changes and services done.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH in a snowstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed due to a Salvage Title. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the repair could be covered because the Salvage Title was not related to the windshield wipers…
I was driving my suv while it was raining heavily and my driver side wipers just stop working out of no where the passenger side still operates. I have not been to see if a dealer can fix it because I was unaware it was under recall so now I’m trying to find someone to fix it while under the recall.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds at night, the headlight illumination was inadequate. The contact used the high-beam headlights while driving at night. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the steering wheel was locked. A tow truck driver was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure recurred. The mechanic was able to restart the vehicle and the contact drove to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and…
The contact owned a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light a vehicle one rear-ended the vehicle. This caused the contact to crash into in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. Medical attention was needed. Additionally, the driver of vehicle three received medical attention with unknown injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
2014 GMC Terrain: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 GMC Terrain reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Terrain; the most common categories were engine (124, 41.1%), visibility/wiper (74, 24.5%), power train (33, 10.9%). There are 2 safety recalls. 7 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 8 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?
Across 302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (41.1% of complaints), visibility/wiper (24.5% of complaints), power train (10.9% of complaints), electrical system (10.6% of complaints), exterior lighting (5.6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain; the most recent (campaign 22V165000, 2022-03-17) concerns Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the windshield wipers stop working on my 2014 GMC Terrain?
76 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (25.2%) describe windshield wipers stopping or failing. A related recall exists: campaign 22V165000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. One owner wrote: "I was driving my suv while it was raining heavily and my driver side wipers just stop working out of no where the passenger side still operates." (NHTSA complaint 11606374, August 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is my 2014 GMC Terrain burning or losing oil?
45 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (14.9%) describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. One owner wrote: "It has nothing to do with the headlights. I was told by a couple different technicians that there's an issue with there being a slow oil leak with the GMC Terrains causing the motor/engine to lock up. I get my oil changed religiously!" (NHTSA complaint 11653601, April 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2014 GMC Terrain stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
42 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (13.9%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Tensioner issues keeps breaking the timing chain. . Replaced twice at own cost. Fuel pump/ loss of power while driving. Back up camera doesn't work sometimes. Screen goes black. If key is left in the ignition it starts itself." (NHTSA complaint 11670432, July 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 GMC Terrain?
33 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (10.9%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Bought car in 2021 and a few months later car started turning off while driving. check engine light came on..replaced sensors and all was good." (NHTSA complaint 11511577, March 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2014 GMC Terrain engine?
31 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (10.3%) describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. One owner wrote: "Tensioner issues keeps breaking the timing chain. . Replaced twice at own cost. Fuel pump/ loss of power while driving. Back up camera doesn't work sometimes. Screen goes black. If key is left in the ignition it starts itself." (NHTSA complaint 11670432, July 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2014 GMC Terrain had engine failures?
17 of the 302 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain (5.6%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "While driving oil blew out of engine of 2.4 eco tech. Single digit temperatures. Very little warning caused engine to lock up cost over 5,000 to replace engine." (NHTSA complaint 11567761, January 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Terrain
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.