2022 Gmc TERRAIN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
49,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 57 complaints (45.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 27 | 47.4% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 26.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 8.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 7.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 26 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module | 2 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 26; Engine: 10; Power Train: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Electrical System: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 42 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 22 |
2024: 7; 2025: 28; 2026: 22
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 27 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11605444 · 2024-07-30 (July 30, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who added additional fuel. The fuel indicator showed 64 miles to empty; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The man…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11619217 · 2024-10-10 (October 10, 2024)
Fuel pump power control module failure. Part number 13554821. On [XXX], my trip home from South Carolina to Alabama was interrupted when I stopped to get something to eat. The car would not start and I had to call AAA to tow me to Superior GMC dealership in Anniston, Al. They knew what was wrong as soon as I told them it would not start. They already replaced three fuel pump control modules that day on the same model as mine. The service department said it was a persistent problem in GMC automobile's. I am [XXX] who had confidence enough …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11619300 · 2024-10-11 (October 11, 2024)
My GMC Terrain 2022 has stopped working 3 times for the same issue. All those times the car was tow to the dealership to get repairs. Every time that happened was the same problem, I turn on the car and immediately shuts down. It didn’t show a warning light.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619300 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11620226 · 2024-10-16 (October 16, 2024)
Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11620226 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11620259 · 2024-10-16 (October 16, 2024)
My check engine light came on and I got it hooked up to get the code of P0171 - Upon checking it was different things like O2 sensor the Mass Airflow sensor, fuel pump issue etc. I have been having issues with slight hesitation during acceleration, some jerking when slowing down (not hitting the brakes). Now the check engine light was on for one day the next day it was off. I did some research and found an article that stated that GM is issuing a safety recall for 2021 and 2022 GMC terrain due to a problem with the fuel pump module failing, not…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11620259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11625317 · 2024-11-14 (November 14, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle was still losing forward momentum. The contact stated that she was also smelling the odor of gasoline in the passenger cabin. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure since no codes were in the system due to no warning lights. The vehicle w…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11625317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11632259 · 2024-12-24 (December 24, 2024)
Module malfunction open-fuel pump driver control. Engine stops at any time, pressing gas pedal and nothing, the engine stops running no warning. Module has been replaced twice this vehicle should be on recall. When it happens you have no warning and no control. This is life threatening.
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Owner report 11637691 · 2025-01-22 (January 22, 2025)
Engine failure at low mileage. 60,300 miles. Piston 1 failed. Broken rings. Needs full engine replacement. GM will not stand by their product and repair it.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637691 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V724000 · Seats
Reported: 2022-09-29 (September 29, 2022)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V339000 · Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor
Reported: 2023-05-11 (May 11, 2023)
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."
Consequence: 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 this recall is N232403240.
NHTSA campaign record ↗