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2022 GMC Terrain reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Terrain over 5 years — 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Terrain years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Vehicle latch anchor and Seats.

2012 GMC Terrain
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

88

Per year

12

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (32 of 88), then Fuel system, gasoline (14) and Engine (13).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Terrain has 35 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 39 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 GMC Terrain. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall child seat, vehicle latch anchor 2023-05-11 · NHTSA campaign 23V339000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall Seats 2022-09-29 · NHTSA campaign 22V724000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (88 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
32
Fuel system, gasoline
14
Engine
13
Powertrain
11
Electrical system
10
Forward collision avoidance
3
Speed control
3
Steering
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Lane departure
2
Air bags
1
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Diesel fuel system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Insert and padding
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42022172023142024282025252026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Baby is not comfortable in the seat and can’t seem to have a good head placement I think it’s because of the base and inserts."
    carry handle, shell, and base, insert and padding · filed 2026-09-19
  • "My 2022 GMC Terrain lost power and stalled while I was driving, creating a safety risk because I could no longer maintain speed in traffic. The incident involved a police response and a safety-related tow costing 250.…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-13
  • "The car just stopped accelerating and the check engine light came on. I took it to a shop and they had to replace the fuel pump control module. There is already recall for SOME 2022 GMC terrains but my vehicle is not…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The vehicle experienced a complete loss of infotainment/audio functions immediately following a GM over-the-air software update. The OnStar indicator turned red, all vehicle audio including turn-signal sounds stopped…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-31
  • "The car stalled while traveling down a road. We tried to restart and it would run for a few seconds and stall. We could not restart. There were no warning lights before the stall and after the engine would not run to…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 GMC Terrain SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 GMC Terrain SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Terrain all-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 25 28 26 MPG $2500
Terrain front-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 25 30 27 MPG $2400

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil dexos1 5W-30 or 0W-20 (engine per manual) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 235/50R19, 225/65R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V869000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly. A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. 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 N232429911. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Terrain over 5 years — 12 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Terrain years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Vehicle latch anchor and Seats.

What are common problems with a 2022 GMC Terrain?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (32 of 88), then Fuel system, gasoline (14) and Engine (13).

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Terrain has 35 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 39 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 GMC Terrain been recalled?

The 2022 GMC Terrain has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Terrain?

Owners have filed 88 complaints about the 2022 GMC Terrain with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 GMC Terrain get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Terrain is 26.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Terrain use?

US Terrain manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your four-cylinder engine.

What does NHTSA recall 22V-137 cover on the GMC Terrain?

NHTSA safety recall 22V137000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles.

What generation is the 2013 GMC Terrain?

1st generation (2012-2017).