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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2022

2022 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints35NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold86,567U.S. model year
Per 100K sold40complaints
Year rank#4 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD25 / 28 / 26Regular$2,400

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 18,900 and 64,000 miles. Median 49,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Fuel system, gasoline50,60044,500–64,5008

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

SystemShare of complaints
Fuel or ev drive system43%
Engine26%
Fuel system, gasoline14%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Electrical11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6000008

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V339000 May 2023 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk. The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for

  • 22V724000 Sep 2022 Seats

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

    Risk. A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.

Manufacturer communications 530

GMC filed 530 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This informational bulletin provides information on 6.6L Duramax Possible Oil Leak Path…
  • This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20196873101,470Engine
2020836786,020Engine
2021291747,488Electrical
2022333586,567Fuel or ev drive system
2023434171,857Fuel or ev drive system
2024745282,100Transmission & drivetrain
2025–1374,975Electrical

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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