2014 GMC Terrain Reliability
The 2014 GMC Terrain has 302 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and visibility / wipers. Compared with nearby Terrain model years (2012–2016), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Terrain's typical year, while the 2012 drew 370 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
302
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2014 GMC Terrain complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 124 | 41% |
| Visibility / wipers | 89 | 29% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 33 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 11% |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 6% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 16 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 5% |
| Air bags | 11 | 4% |
2014 GMC Terrain recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V137000 | Mar 8, 2022 | Exterior lighting — headlights | 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… |
| 22V165000 | Mar 17, 2022 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | 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. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Terrain years
Verdicts compare these Terrain model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 370 | 4 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2013 | 370 | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 302 | 2 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 317 | 3 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
| 2016 | 153 | 2 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 GMC Terrain
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 GMC Terrain reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 GMC Terrain reliable?
The 2014 GMC Terrain has 302 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and visibility / wipers. Compared with nearby Terrain model years (2012–2016), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Terrain's typical year, while the 2012 drew 370 complaints.
What are the most common 2014 GMC Terrain problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Terrain are engine (124), visibility / wipers (89), powertrain / transmission (33), electrical system (32). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 GMC Terrain, including 22V137000 (exterior lighting — headlights) and 22V165000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 GMC Terrain compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 370 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 317 complaints and 3 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 302 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 GMC Terrain?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Terrain, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.