Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on March 17, 2022 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?

Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (123 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (74).

How many 2014 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 297 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 GMC Terrain recalls and problems

2 recalls and 297 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 GMC Terrain.

recalls

297

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 GMC Terrain recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 22V165000 · reported March 17, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 681,509 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · reported March 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 740,581 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine123
Visibility/wiper74
Power train33
Electrical system31
Exterior lighting17
Unknown or other16
Fuel/propulsion system15
Visibility15
Air bags11
Service brakes9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 5, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was previously replaced due to an exhaust leak and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, and a quart of oil was added every 500 to 1,000 miles, causing an abnormal engine…

Feb 18, 2026 · Engine
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 and no coolant…

Aug 21, 2025 · Electrical system
ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems to be able to get a new part and no help from GM. If there is this many problems that there is no part left available it…

Jul 21, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
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 diagnostic check because it…

Jul 15, 2025 · Engine · 130,000 miles
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 had failed, and the…

Terrain model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	4	386	11	8
2012	4	364	17	5
2013	3	365	14	2
2014	2	297	7	2
2015	3	299	9	1
2016	2	153	10	0
2017	1	135	11	2

Across all years, the 2011 Terrain has the most complaints (386). All GMC Terrain years →

Questions

Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain, the most recent reported on March 17, 2022 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?: Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (123 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (74).
How many 2014 GMC Terrain complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 297 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 5, 2026.