2022 GMC TERRAIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
51
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
The 2022 GMC TERRAIN has received a total of 51 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR, SEATS. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (15 complaints), Engine (9 complaints), and Power Train (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN, potentially affecting up to 675,082 vehicles.
Recall 23V339000 — CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
| 668,187 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 22V724000 — SEATS
| 6,895 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pumpcontroldrive Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pumpcontroldrive Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and then lost motive power. The message "Restart Vehicle" was displayed, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to push the vehicle into the driveway. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.
SUVs check engine light turned on and went into reduced power mode, it has been very cold for approximately a month. Code P0299.
When driving vehicle, alert sounded lowered speed detection and my engine light came on. My vehicle then lagged power and it smelled like something was burning. Called dealer i bought vehicle from and i drove it in to them. I just bought the vehicle 8 months ago. I was just in to same dealer for a GPS tracker that was in my vehicle unknown to me that the Onstar stopped working and the dealer had stating they missed it in the pre certified inspection and they had to replace the telemax module do to the unknown GPS Tracker. My vehicle is now in for the lowered speed detection problem which my GM app stated it was an air induction system problem. I do not have paper work for the air induction system yet but i have sent photo of what my GM app produced.
When driving vehicle, alert sounded lowered speed detection and my engine light came on. My vehicle then lagged power and it smelled like something was burning. Called dealer i bought vehicle from and i drove it in to them. I just bought the vehicle 8 months ago. I was just in to same dealer for a GPS tracker that was in my vehicle unknown to me that the Onstar stopped working and the dealer had stating they missed it in the pre certified inspection and they had to replace the telemax module do to the unknown GPS Tracker. My vehicle is now in for the lowered speed detection problem which my GM app stated it was an air induction system problem. I do not have paper work for the air induction system yet but i have sent photo of what my GM app produced.
The car went into limp mode while I was on the highway. The car said reducing engine power and then I couldn't go the speed limit I had to drive well under the speed limit and pull off the road as soon as possible. I brought it home and water came pouring out the intercooler after looking online. I found out this is a known issue for this vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
The 2022 GMC TERRAIN received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
General Motors, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24-NA-139 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Loss of Power, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Erratic, MIL Illuminated - DTC P023F and/or P129F Set.
N222381840-01 — VISIBILITY
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the side blind zone alert feature is not functional on certain 2022 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning June 28, 2022. The affected vehicle owners should have been made aware of the condition at sale, and notified that once parts...
23-NA-047 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Dust, Snow or Water Around Fuel Filler Area.
23-NA-039 — STRUCTURE
This technical bulletin provides a provides a procedure to replace the mirror caps for a condition of Outside Rearview Mirrors Incorrect Color.
N222377150 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Service Update. Certain vehicles were built with body color external mirrors instead of high gloss black as part of the Midnight package. Dealers are to install the correct left and right outside rear view mirror housing upper covers.
N222377150 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Service Update. Certain vehicles were built with body color external mirrors instead of high gloss black as part of the Midnight package. Dealers are to install the correct left and right outside rear view mirror housing upper covers.
N212354520-06 — SEATS
Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021. The affected vehicle owners should have been made aware of the condition at sale, and notified that...
18-NA-020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC P0300 and/or P0299/P2227.
22-NA-250 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Display Gridlines Dim.
N212354520-02 — SEATS
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021. The affected vehicle owners should have been made aware of the condition at sale,...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 GMC TERRAIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC TERRAIN
- 2017 GMC TERRAIN — 176 complaints
- 2018 GMC TERRAIN — 305 complaints
- 2019 GMC TERRAIN — 269 complaints
- 2020 GMC TERRAIN — 250 complaints
- 2021 GMC TERRAIN — 46 complaints
- 2022 GMC TERRAIN (current)
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- 2024 GMC TERRAIN — 44 complaints
- 2025 GMC TERRAIN — 16 complaints
- 2026 GMC TERRAIN — 10 complaints
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