Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 GMC Terrain
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 GMC Terrain has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 297 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V165000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V137000 Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 123 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 74 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
Of the 297 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 297 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,700–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Based on available data, the 2014 GMC Terrain has an average reliability rating. With 297 owner complaints primarily about the engine and visibility/wiper issues, and two recall campaigns involving windshield wiper and headlight problems, there are evident concerns but not to an alarming extent. Evidence is limited regarding costs and frequency of other failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| Visibility/Wiper | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Wiper failure during rain
- Dim or unsteady headlights
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 GMC Terrain at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.