KnownCarProblems2014 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 297 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Terrain, most often about the engine (44% of complaints, typically around 90,500 miles). It is 5th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2014 GMC Terrain problems
Engine
130 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 90,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
My car completely shut down while turning a corner (powered off). I almost hit a tree because I was unable to turn the steering wheel. Once I applied the brake and put it into park, I was able to restart it with no apparent issue.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a rattling sound was present coming from the engine. Additionally, the engine oil pressure low warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The…
Visibility and wipers
89 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, windshield.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. While the contact was driving in a rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, which created a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiper blades failed, but the wiper motor was still…
While driving home on 1/19/2019 in rain my wipers quit working.. Could hear wiper motor still running but wiper blades not moving. Luckly I was close to home or I could have had a serious problem. I am assuming something broke as I have not gotten them repaired yet. Planning on getting with dealer to get them fixed...
Transmission
33 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
My 2014 Terrain stalled out at a stop sign. I restarted the truck and was it made a noise as though something was wrong with a belt. I went around the block and it stalled out 3 more times. I backed it into my driveway and noticed all of the oil on the ground. I had the truck put on a flatbed and towed to the dealer.…
2014 GMC Terrain with 66,000 miles stalling out when slowing/stopping, low acceleration, loud engine. Dealer says oil is low when it was just replaced 2 months (2,700 miles) ago. Cannot determine why vehicle is consuming more oil than what gm allows.
Electrical
31 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, horn.
The infotainment system (including back up camera, audio, navigation, temp display, etc.) freezes or the screen goes black. You can not use the audio controls at all. You can still adjust climate controls, but can not see the display. The back up camera has even been stuck on while no longer in reverse and driving…
Key is locking in the ignition. When turning on the car the screen does not display, stays blank. Cannot turn the radio on or off or up. It's happening more and more. It continues while driving. The gear shifter sticks in park and is extremely hard at times to get it in reverse or drive.
Lights
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. While driving at night, the low beam headlamps failed to project far or wide enough ahead to drive safely. The vehicle was taken to shelor motor mile (2257 roanoke st, christiansburg, va 24073, ([phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamps performed as…
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…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles.
Car cut off when gear in drive & brake was let go. Would cut right back on but same issue continued. Once car was able to go it shook if driven over 20mph.
When driving the vehicle sporadically jerks. I've taken it to get fixed at williams chevrolet 3 times (1) in feb 2018, I was told the vehicle needed to be flushed, both the flush and 2 days later the truck jerked again, took it back again in feb 2018 the mechanic rode with me in the vehicle and he felt the jerk, this…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles.
For the past two months there has been a steady increase in carbon monoxide leak in the cabin of my vehicle. Initially I thought it was something that will go away but for some months now the leak has been growing. I have to drive with my windows down just to be able to breathe in my vehicle. This vehicle have not had…
Oil is releasing or leaking somewhere is back flashing while driving and battery charging system shut down. Underbelly is saturated with oil. I was driving on maryland interstate highway 95 from harford county to baltimore city, maryland when I left the interstate onto the 6300 block of eastern avenue where I had to…
Air bags
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
I have had my vehicle since november of 2016. Shortly after I bought it the check airbag light came on. I took it to the deal since it was still under warranty. They replaced something. This 'fix' only lasted for a little while. The light comes on all the time now. When I took it back to have them look at it they are…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 GMC Terrain recalls
Visibility and wipers: motor
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front wiper transmission inoperative
Summary
On december 13, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) upgraded rq18-002 to an engineering analysis (ea19-005) to further assess the my2010-2016 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16v-582, addressing this issue in the my2013 subject vehicles, my2013 was not included in the analysis. To date, odi had received 998 complaints with allegations of the front windshield wiper failing in adverse whether conditions, while the vehicle was in motion.general motors (gm) initiated safety recall 16v-582 on august 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the model year (my) 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain. Failures were attributed to wa
Windshield wiper transmission failure
Summary
On november 2, 2018, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a recall query (rq18-002) to assess the scope of recall 16v-582.general motors (gm) initiated safety recall 16v-582 on august 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the model year (my) 2013 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain. Failures were attributed to water and debris intrusion into the windshield wiper assembly ball joints, leading to excessive wear and eventual detachment of the affected ball joint with an attendant loss of windshield wiper function. The recall remedy addressed these conditions with the installation of an improved windshield wiper motor/transmission assembly and the relocation of a drain hole on
Questions about the 2014 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (130 complaints, typically around 90,500 miles); visibility and wipers (89 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); transmission (33 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 17, 2022 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 5th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 297 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.