Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (27 reports) and the timing chain (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

5 of the 29 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,000 to $5,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 92,000 and 118,500 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“My motor blew out of nowhere. I took it to a shop and there was no explanation as to why. I barely drive my car and keep up with oil changes. Please help asap!”

Filed Feb 3, 2025

“While driving oil blew out of engine of 2.4 eco tech. Single digit temperatures. Very little warning caused engine to lock up cost over 5,000 to replace engine.”

Filed Jan 25, 2024

“2 and a 1/2 months after I bought my 2014 GMC Terrain used. It had no oil in it. I had to put pretty much a whole new engine in that cost me $5000”

Filed Jan 3, 2024

“Timing chain malfunction that burned through oil causing the engine to seize. No engine light indicators were displayed in regards to this issue. The issue escalated quickly with signs showing only 2 days before the engine finally seized & leaking oil into engine bay. It is also noted that the engine oil has had many reported leaks into fuel tanks & other areas of the car.”

Filed Feb 15, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 49 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 49 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 39 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 27 reports