KnownCarProblems2022 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Terrain, most often about the fuel system (62% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 12th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2022 GMC Terrain problems
Fuel system
37 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. In addition, the contact stated…
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. The âlow fuelâ message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to…
Engine
12 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the contact received an email and text from onstar with dtc: p129f, and the message to not drive the vehicle was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving in a parking lot, and the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle failed to immediately restart but restarted after waiting for 10 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact retrieved dtc…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 13%Transmission
8 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the message "battery critically low" was initially displayed, and then the message "engine and transmission system -…
Electrical
7 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service message was displayed, and the audible turn signal became inoperable, along with the collision warning and the on-star feature. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The dealer was notified of the failure…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 GMC Terrain recalls
Child Seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the latch anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n232403240.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020-2023 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat latch anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Seats
Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gmc's number for this recall is n222377890.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Questions about the 2022 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (37 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 12th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 60 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.