repaired · 2024 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 GMC TerrainProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 297 owner complaints about the 2014 GMC Terrain, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-137 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 GMC Terrain has problems
297 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
123Engine
74Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
33Power train
31Electrical system
17Exterior lighting
15Visibility
15Fuel/propulsion system
11Air bags
9Service brakes
4012 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 123 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 74 | 1 |
| Power train | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 1 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 40 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 GMC Terrain recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
91kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 75 engine complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles42under 100k miles33100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
13 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $1,715 – $6,700
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Terrain year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Terrain median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 GMC Terrain safety ratings
2014 GMC Terrain SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 GMC Terrain, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeLed to recall 22V-165
- Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Terrain owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
Own a 2014 Terrain?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.