First generation
2014 GMC Terrain
The most reported problem on the 2014 GMC Terrain is wiper failure, with 72 complaints, usually around 78,000 miles.
- 283owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 7involved a crash
- 80,000median miles at failure
Newest report Feb 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Terrain doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 GMC Terrain reliable?
The 2014 GMC Terrain has 283 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 366 for 2014 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Terrain model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Wiper failure leads with 72 of the 283 complaints (25%), ahead of stalling at 49. A quarter of the 54 owners who gave a mileage for wiper failure saw it by about 68,000 miles, and half by about 78,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 9 of the 283 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 7 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 8 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 5 of 7, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Windshield has a recall on the same system (22V-165). Wiper failure and stalling have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 44 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 11. So far in 2026, 1 more has come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: windshield wipers stop working, 72 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
283 complaints is about the median for a 2014 model on this site and 1.3 times fewer than the median 2014 SUV. Among the 8 Terrain model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 GMC Terrain
GMC filed 1,697 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 GMC Terrain. 70 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 5 bulletins · 49 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may stumble and/or stall at startup. The dealer is to evaluate for a faulty aftermarket or incorrect upstream oxygen sensor.
3 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform a wire to wire repair on the engine harness to correct Intermittent Multiple IPC Warning Lamps Illuminated, Loss of Power Steering Assist, Service Power Steering Message on DIC, Malfunction Indicator ...
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of loss of power steering assist, hard to steer, and/or "Service Power Steering" message on in DIC.
Windshield cracks or distorts 10 bulletins · 49 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered.
This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
8 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the wiper transmission and wiper motor to correct a customer concern that the windshield wipers are inoperative caused by to the wiper transmission linkage separating as a result of corrosion at the ball ...
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a creak, pop, tick or itch type noise from the center of the dash or base of the windshield area while driving the vehicle.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a windshield molding lubrication repair to correct a customer concern of a creak or pop type noise coming from the windshield area during cold ambient temperatures.
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to lubricate the windshield molding to correct the customers concern of the windshield creaking or popping when cold.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have creak, pop, tick or itch type noise from the windshield area while driving the vehicle when the ambient temperature is below ?6.5° Celsius (20° ...
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to correct the customers concern of a creak or popping from the windshield area when cold.
This preliminary bulletin provides information on Creak or Pop Type Noise Coming from Windshield Area During Cold Ambient Temperatures Condition.
Burns oil or oil level rises 4 bulletins · 39 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have intermittent hard start Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp or low oil pressure lamp on.
Timing chain or cam phaser rattles 2 bulletins · 31 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners.
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO CAM ACTUATOR CODES SET DTC P0011, DTC P0014, DTC 20024, DTC P0021 AND NO OTHER DRIVABILITY ISSUES, THE ENGINE EUN STICKER SHOULD BE INSPECTED, BEFORE REPLACING ACTUATOR. *PE
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 8 bulletins · 29 complaints
This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.
This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR A POSSIBLE RATTLE, TICK, OR KNOCK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have rattle, tick, or knock type noise. If there are any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression.
If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal or any condition that you suspect a rod or main bearing failure.
Check engine light or misfire 33 bulletins · 27 complaints
This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
31 more on this problem
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire in HFV6 re-manufactured engines.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On DTCs P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 and/or P0174 Fuel Trim System Lean ...
This Preliminary Information communication informs dealer technicians of a potential whining noise that can occur after servicing the water pump, water pump chain or cylinder head without use of the water pump sprocket holding tool.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information regarding high misfire rates always on #1 cylinder. A customer may complain of misfires or roughness on cold start up with a P0300 diagnostic trouble code.
Plus 21 older ones not listed here.
Engine rattles or ticks 7 bulletins · 11 complaints
This technical bulletin provides a Service Procedure to correct a Condition of Ticking, Tap or Rattle Noise from Engine.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed.
5 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions.
LOW AUDIBLE WHINE NOISE FROM ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information on Clicking/Ticking Sound/Noise Heard During Cold Start and that this should be considered a normal characteristic.
This informational bulletin was created to inform the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no
This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 10 complaints
This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On or Set DTC B101D When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
Complaints filed by year
44 complaints came in 2019, 1.8 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Front wiper transmission inoperative. Closed nov 28, 2022, led to recall 22V-165.
NHTSA summary
Windshield wiper transmission failure. Closed dec 19, 2019.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 GMC Terrain
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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 N212352530.
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 and remedy
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.
All 2 recalls on the 2014 GMC Terrain, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 GMC Terrain?
Wiper failure, with 72 of the 283 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 78,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 GMC Terrain problems start?
Of the 193 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 56,000 miles and half by about 80,000.
How many 2014 GMC Terrain complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
9 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for wiper failure on the 2014 GMC Terrain?
No recall on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain is on the same system as wiper failure. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.