2014 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 43% about engine & cooling.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2014 GMC Terrain
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2014 GMC Terrain recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 GMC Terrain. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Lights
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V137000
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."
Fix: 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.
- Visibility & wipers
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 22V165000
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.
Fix: 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.
2014 GMC Terrain safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Transmission: On some vehicles, a link ball socket in the front wiper transmission may separate.
- Warranty extension: This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
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A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2014 GMC Terrain safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
301 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2014 GMC Terrain is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $5,075 |
| 120,000 mi | $4,838 |
| 160,000 mi | $4,250 |
From new to now
What each GMC Terrain model year trades in for today at typical mileage.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.
Other GMC Terrain years
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