2022 Gmc TERRAIN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Gmc TERRAIN has 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (45% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2022 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. while driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. the fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty. the contact called roadside assistance, who added addi.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

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vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

28 complaints

45%

• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who added addi
• Fuel pump power control module failure. Part number 13554821. On [XXX], my trip home from South Carolina to Alabama was interrupted when I stopped to get something to eat. The car would not start and I had to call AAA to tow me to Superior GMC dealership in Anniston, Al. They knew what was wrong
• My GMC Terrain 2022 has stopped working 3 times for the same issue. All those times the car was tow to the dealership to get repairs. Every time that happened was the same problem, I turn on the car and immediately shuts down. It didn’t show a warning light.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who added addi”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

11 complaints

18%

• Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.
• My check engine light came on and I got it hooked up to get the code of P0171 - Upon checking it was different things like O2 sensor the Mass Airflow sensor, fuel pump issue etc. I have been having issues with slight hesitation during acceleration, some jerking when slowing down (not hitting the bra
• Engine failure at low mileage. 60,300 miles. Piston 1 failed. Broken rings. Needs full engine replacement. GM will not stand by their product and repair it.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

11%

• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the tr
• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the message "Battery Critically Low" was initially displayed, and then the message "Engine and Tra
• Front drivers side wheel makes a clicking/popping noise when turning to the right.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the tr”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• OnStar module failure Its backordered across the entire country, its only reasonable to assume it's a problem. Online information I've seen is it's an issue with a lot of vehicles
• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service message was displayed, and the audible turn signal became inoperable, along with the collision warning and the On-Star feature. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The dealer was notifi
• Screen went black on 3 different occasions, since purchasing vehicle

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“OnStar module failure Its backordered across the entire country, its only reasonable to assume it's a problem. Online information I've seen is it's an issue with a lot of vehicles”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

• The backup camera on my vehicle stopped working completely, displaying a blank screen. All other cameras and sensors continue to function normally. The dealership identified the issue as the camera having “shorted out” and is replacing it with a completely new unit. The faulty camera is currently wi
• Driving 75-80mph in the freeway when suddenly the power stopped in the middle of the road and couldn’t get it to run. Thankfully freeway exit was near was able to get the vehicle to safety. Tried to turn in on again and would turn on but die down after. Had to tow the vehicle and take it to the de
• The car was at a red light so it automatically stopped. when the lights turned green, I removed my foot from the break and the car would not move. I had to call OnStar for roadside assistance and they called the police to make sure I was safe and that traffic flowed safely. My car was towed to the d

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The backup camera on my vehicle stopped working completely, displaying a blank screen. All other cameras and sensors continue to function normally. The dealership identified the issue as the camera having “shorted out” and is replacing it with a completely new unit. The faulty camera is currently wi”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 62 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the fuel light illuminated. While driving, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The fuel indicator indicated that there were 34 miles to empty. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who added addi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the tr
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: OnStar module failure Its backordered across the entire country, its only reasonable to assume it's a problem. Online information I've seen is it's an issue with a lot of vehicles
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)