2014 GMC Terrain Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

123Engine complaints

41.6%Of all 296 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE123 · 41.6%

VISIBILITY/WIPER74 · 25%

POWER TRAIN31 · 10.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 9.8%

Unspecified / other16 · 5.4%

Share of the 296 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 GMC Terrain overview page.

What owners report

“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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 GMC Terrain have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 GMC Terrain: 123 of 296 complaints on file (41.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 GMC Terrain have in total?

296 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.