Gmc TERRAIN NA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
5,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 28 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 6 | 21.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 17.9% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 14.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 10.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 3; Power Train: 3; Steering: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 7 |
2022: 4; 2023: 17; 2024: 7
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11508386 · 2023-02-21 (February 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to remain started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determine…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11508386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11516641 · 2023-04-12 (April 12, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made awa…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11516641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11528325 · 2023-06-22 (June 22, 2023)
Vehicle started stalling back in February 2023, service engine light started coming on and then we started getting a message that the SD memory card had been removed and this message has stayed on constantly along with the service engine light. I made an appointment to get the recalls fixed with the dealership that we purchased it from which is 50 miles away but was told the parts for the fuel pump and child restraints were not available at that time. They looked at the memory sensor card but could not find anything wrong and was told if the …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11528325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11503644 · 2023-01-25 (January 25, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and an abnormal burning odor was detected. Additionally, the vehicle was dragging while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Riverside Buick GMC (125 S Dixie Ave, Cartersville, GA 30120) and Carl Black Chevrolet Buick GMC (1110 Roberts Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30144) were made aware of the failure; however, the dealers had not diagnosed nor…
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Owner report 11504063 · 2023-01-27 (January 27, 2023)
Leased a 2002 GMC Terrain/Denali on 12/30/2022. 34 miles on car. Loved driving it. I have put on additional 210 miles. On 01/20/2023 after dropping a 'CT' disc at my Oncologist I got back in car and was driving home. Still love my car. In doctor's parking lot the 'Parking' light would not go out when put in reverse. Same issue two times until I went into drive and car moved a bit. Then reverse, all ok. At stop light just beyond MD office I turned left. Initially I crossed intersection (yellow engine light went on) and gave gas pedal a push to …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11504063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11566235 · 2024-01-18 (January 18, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that on four occasions while driving with the Adaptive Cruise Control function engaged, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The Adaptive Cruise Control was set to 76 MPH and the vehicle decelerated to 34 MPH in several seconds. The contact stated that the steering wheel became inoperable. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted and drove at approximately 18 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle entered Auto-Stop Mode. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11566235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570916 · 2024-02-08 (February 8, 2024)
I was driving the vehicle, approaching an intersection and making a right turn. As I turned the steering wheel, it locked. I kept trying to turn the steering wheel and it finally did. A Service ESC error appeared on the dashboard. The T/C light came on as well. I drove it home. The error was gone the next time I started the vehicle. The service code kept coming on intermittently. Appointment scheduled on 11/10/23. GMC service dept stated they wouldn't be checking the vehicle until next Monday, so I could take it home. I rescheduled and took it…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11536370 · 2023-08-03 (August 3, 2023)
On Aug 3rd 2023 I was driving east on a Michigan Highway when the service transmission warning came across the dash then the car shut off while driving 60mph. When trying to steer the car to the side of the road I noticed the car was in park(this car is equipped with push button shift). The car shutting off made it very hard to steer. If the traffic was heavy this could have caused an accident. I do have a video of this happening
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Owner report 11521770 · 2023-05-12 (May 12, 2023)
The infotainment center has a tendency to freeze upon starting the car. Subsequently, when the car is put in reverse the back up camera will remain on for several minutes after putting the car back into drive causing a distraction to the driver. The freezing of the infotainment screen will often stay frozen even after turning the car off. When the car is off and the door is closed and locked, the screen stays on and music stays blasting, unable to turn the music down or off even though the car is off and locked with no one inside. The screen ha…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11521770 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
2022: 2
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 | 2 | Not available |