2014 Gmc Terrain: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
301
Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
8
Injuries
34.6
Severity index
Severity index 34.6 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Gmc Terrain ranks 114 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 18% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 124 | 41.2% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 74 | 24.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 33 | 11.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 10.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | 5.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 5.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 5.3% |
| VISIBILITY | 15 | 5.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 124 of 301 complaints (41.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V137000 | 08/03/2022 | 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 req |
| 22V165000 | 17/03/2022 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.