Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (41.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 123 · 41.6% | not available | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 74 · 25% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 31 · 10.5% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 29 · 9.8% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 22V137000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 · 5.1% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 296 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 22V137000 · 2022 · reported 03/08/2022
The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V165000 · 2022 · reported 03/17/2022
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE A 2014 GMC TERRAIN WITH 102000 APPROXIMATELY. I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT I NEEDED TO CHANGE MY OIL. I WENT ABOUT 50 MILES AND…”NHTSA complaint 11281461 — filed 11/20/2019 · ENGINE
“THE PCV SYSTEM THERE'S PLUGGED UP DUMPING OIL INTO THE INTAKE AND TO THE THROTTLE BODY OILS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRANKCASE TOO MUCH PRESSURE”NHTSA complaint 11271130 — filed 10/25/2019 · ENGINE
“2014 GMC TERRAIN WITH 66,000 MILES STALLING OUT WHEN SLOWING/STOPPING, LOW ACCELERATION, LOUD ENGINE. DEALER SAYS OIL IS LOW WHEN IT WAS JUST REPLACED 2…”NHTSA complaint 11269424 — filed 10/18/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 123 of 296 NHTSA complaints (41.6%), followed by visibility/wiper (74), power train (31), electrical system (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
296 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V137000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
