The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Terrain · 2014
2014 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,500 and 101,000 miles. Median 79,000, from 194 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 91,000 | 64,600–109,000 | 75 |
| Wipers & visibility | 77,500 | 67,500–94,500 | 53 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 55,100 | 19,900–92,500 | 20 |
| Electrical | 37,500 | 17,400–86,800 | 22 |
| Lights | 33,800 | 1,600–90,300 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 21% |
| Engine | 21% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Wipers & visibility | 12% |
| Airbags | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
22V165000 Mar 2022 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
Defect. 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.
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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 N
22V137000 Mar 2022 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect. 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."
Risk. The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Front wiper transmission inoperative | 2019 | 2022 |
| Closed | Windshield wiper transmission failure | 2018 | 2019 |
Manufacturer communications 1699
GMC filed 1699 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Terrain SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Terrain SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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