CarRecallWatchThe 2014 GMC Terrain has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (123 reports).
2014 GMC Terrain recalls
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Visibility
Corrosion can develop on the ball joints inside the windshield wiper module.
Headlights may glare at other drivers, raising crash risk
Certain GMC Terrain vehicles from 2010 through 2017 have headlight housings that can create a reflection.
Most common 2014 GMC Terrain problems
Problem areas named in the 297 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 123 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 74 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Power Train | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
What owners report
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 ticking sound and timing chain sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact retrieved DTC: P0420. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain and catalytic converter were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the engine ran rough and experienced reduced power, and the vehicle was idling rough and the v
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 either. High oil consumption was not reported and not disclosed to me before and a broken guide for my timing chain leading to total engine failure just after I started to exit the highway. Had my car died any sooner I would have crashed. Or wrecked with another vehicle. GMC and the dealership I got the car from did not properly disclose this safety risk to me when I purchased the ca
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 should be a national recall.
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 uses a quart of oil a week. They told me the high pressure fuel pump is bad and the piston rings were no good. This was on the 18th of June. I had taken it to the dealer I bought it from and complained about the problems, but he wouldn't do anything about it . The warranty was good at that time. Max motors told me it would cost me about $5000 to fix it which I don't have. I
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 engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2014 GMC Terrain questions
Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain: Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Visibility; Headlights may glare at other drivers, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Terrain?
Based on 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (123), Visibility/Wiper (74), Electrical System (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 GMC Terrain has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.