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ProblemsByVin Index / 2014-GMC-TERRAIN / COMPLAINTS
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2014 GMC Terrain owner complaints

296 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

visibility 6 complaints shown

74 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/30/2019 55,000 mi ODI #11291993.0

Wipers stopped working in the middle of functioning properly on the expressway in the middle of a rain storm. Checked fuse & relay - all have power. Regulator broken.

12/29/2018 88,000 mi ODI #11163922.0

28 dec 2018 my wife was driving home during rain storm on rt 80 west bound apx exit 12 nj drivers side wiper assembly / linkage fell apart . Visibility was zero, was able to pull off of highway. Local repair station verified linkage failed, was unable to repair due to lack of parts. We contacted dealer and have scheduled repair for 31 dec. Have requested the dealer review failure and submit report of failure to GMC and NHTSA. Situation was extremely dangerous, had no prior indication of pending failure, research after the failure has indicated reported increased issues of this type with this my as well as others my's.

12/19/2022 29,569 mi ODI #11498084.0

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side windshield wipers failed without warning. The contact stated that he then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a week later and parts were still unavailable. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was denied reimbursement. The failure mileage was 29,569.

12/15/2020 91,000 mi ODI #11383473.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 GMC terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH in a rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly became inoperable causing a visibility hazard to the driver. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the windshield wiper module had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.*dt

12/14/2019 77,465 mi ODI #11289083.0

While driving in heavy rain on city streets my wipers suddenly stopped working. I was able to stop without having a wreck and was close to a GMC dealership. I drove very slow with great difficulty to the dealer and had to leave the vehicle there. This is a saturday and will not hear from them until monday as to the repair.

12/11/2024 149,680 mi ODI #11630036.0

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; however, the manufacturer called the contact and informed the contact that the repair could no longer be covered due to the Salvage Title. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated tha

engine 4 complaints shown

93 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/29/2022 79,000 mi ODI #11499400.0

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was oil leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCV valve was frozen and caused oil to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

12/17/2016 53,000 mi ODI #10936018.0

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 an accident or damage. I have kept a clean maintenance record of this vehicle. I am a disabled veteran with tbi and ptsd and the fumes from the carbon monoxide in my vehicle is causing my migraines to intensify. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible before I die behind the wheel one day driving in my vehicle. As soon as I turn the vehicle on, the carbon monoxide fills the cabin up.

11/20/2019 102,000 mi ODI #11281461.0

I have a 2014 GMC terrain with 102000 approximately. I received notice that I needed to change my oil. I went about 50 miles and started making a bubbly sound. When I went to get my oil changed, the mechanic said it was so long they couldn't get some on the dip stick. I left the mechanic with 100% of oil and just drove to san antonio and it is down to 98 %. I have a 2008 Chevy trailblazer and have never had this problem.

11/19/2022 ODI #11494215.0

My engine Burns a very large amount of oil rapidly. I have to replace oil in the engine at least twice a week. I went to the Automotive Service Center and they indicated that my timing chain need to be readjusted and that the engine itself between the year of 2010 and 2017 on gmc terrains have major problems/ defects in with the engine. I was driving on the highway and the car slowed down I barely could get any acceleration. I then had to get off of the expressway to avoid collisions. I took my car to the shop several other times for automatic brake system problems and stability track problems. I had censors replacedvand stability track problens. They wrre fixed but the automotive technicians indicated they the oroblems will happen again. Soon after that my engine was low of

powertrain 3 complaints shown

33 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/12/2014 ODI #10664016.0

The drive shaft is all rusted. I told the dealer about it and they say that it is made out of steel and not to worry. I am still scared of driving it. *tr

11/27/2018 49,000 mi ODI #11154273.0

Vehicle violently shifts in low speed gear shifting out of first and second gears. This occurs in both warm and cold temperatures. Always when shifting at lower speeds under 20 MPH. This has been a repeated issue with the vehicle.

11/17/2019 95,000 mi ODI #11280693.0

We bought our terrain brand new in 2014, I have replaced the linkage once about 2 months ago and now the wipers do not work again. Our transmission is going and we just got out of 5 year warranty. So disappointed and frustrated with this vehicle

airbags 2 complaints shown

11 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2019 96,423 mi Crash ODI #11292060.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 GMC terrain. While driving 40 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer. As a result, she drove off the road into a tall grass area and struck a concealed cable box. The passenger side grill was damaged and there was a small dent on the hood. The air bags did not deploy although the air bag indicator was illuminated. There was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, the flashers activated on its own, and the interior lights failed to shut off. The contact sustained minor bruises on her wrist and soreness from the seat belt retracting. Medical attention was not received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be restarted and driven home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage

11/29/2017 ODI #11051184.0

Tl-contact owns a 2014 GMC terrain... Inquired about general recalls on vehicle...contact bought vehicle from used Cadillac dealership...dealership information not coming up in system.. Contact stated she bought vehicle used in california.....airbags are turned off...contact paid for vehicle to be inspected after purchase was told airbags are turned off. Contact was given number to ftc to file complaint about dealership... ... [xxx]...0 recalls associated with this VIN information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

lighting 2 complaints shown

17 total in this category · severe · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
11/24/2022 ODI #11494809.0

I took the car in for a recall regarding the headlights. The recall number is N222363740. The dealer placed a sticker. On the headlights, which now makes it hard to see at night this is my wife’s commuter car to work at the hospital. We live in a very rural area where the 2 lane roads are remote and very dark.my wife works from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm but with her commute she leaves at 5;30 am and returns home around 9:00 pm . This includes every single shift she works, so the bottom line is she leaves at dark and gets home at dark, needing her headlights to work and home every trip. ever since they applied the sticker to the headlights, she’s having a much harder time seeing the road which is making it dangerous especially in winter weather. Since she travels by Two lane very dark back countr

11/17/2022 ODI #11493950.0

The contact owned a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

steering 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/12/2019 54,484 mi ODI #11288753.0

Car stalls when making a right turn. I started my car and tried to turn right and continuously stalled until my car was done turning.

other 1 complaint shown

12/07/2018 42,000 mi ODI #11156916.0

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 time I was told to use high octane gas well I do use high octane gas, left and the car jerked took it back a 3rd time p, mar. 2018 and was then told the vehicle had a sensor update, they claimed the update was done and I would have no more issues. It's now december 2018 and the vehicle is still jerking sporadically. This vehicle here local driving on the streets and when traffic is slow on the highway with stop and go traffic it jers as well sporadically.

Showing 300 of 296 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/GMC/Terrain#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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