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GMC Terrain 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 GMC Terrain: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

297Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine130 complaints

130 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V165000.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V137000.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V137000Reported March 8, 2022 - 740,581 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 740,581 vehicles across all affected models.

22V165000Reported March 17, 2022 - 681,509 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 681,509 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19005Opened December 13, 2019 - Closed November 28, 2022

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative. Resulted in recall campaign 22V165000.

EA19005Opened December 13, 2019 - Closed November 28, 2022

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative. Resulted in recall campaign 22V165000.

EA19005Opened December 13, 2019 - Closed November 28, 2022

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative. Resulted in recall campaign 22V165000.

RQ18002Opened November 2, 2018 - Closed December 19, 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ18002Opened November 2, 2018 - Closed December 19, 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ18002Opened November 2, 2018 - Closed December 19, 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ18002Opened November 2, 2018 - Closed December 19, 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ18002Opened November 2, 2018 - Closed December 19, 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201413
201510
201612
201713
201824
201944
202044
202141
202241
202321
202421
202511
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.