What problems does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?

Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. The fuel and propulsion system group is the largest with 32, followed by the engine group with 15.

Does the 2022 GMC Terrain have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for this model year. The details are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?

The record shows 88 complaints and none mention a crash, fire, injury or death. The groups to watch are fuel and propulsion and engine.

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 GMC Terrain?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

How does the 2022 Terrain compare with other years?

See the by-year comparison on this page. The 2022 model year has 88 complaints.

2022 GMC Terrain Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Terrain^[1]. The biggest group, 32 complaints, names the fuel and propulsion system^[2].

88owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

26–27MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Fuel/Propulsion System. 32 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the car stalling while driving, a fuel gauge that reads wrong, and repairs to the fuel pump module that did not settle things.
Engine. 15 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe misfires, a reduced power warning, and one case of internal engine damage that needed a replacement.
Unknown Or Other. 14 complaints^[7]. These do not point to one clear part.
Fuel System, Gasoline. 14 complaints^[8]. Owners describe sudden stalls and slowing down on the road, and some waited for parts for a recall repair.
Power Train. 11 complaints^[9]. Owners describe warnings on the dash, the car shutting off while moving, and trouble with the shifter and park light.
Electrical System. 10 complaints^[10].
Forward Collision Avoidance. 3 complaints^[11].
Speed Control. 3 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Terrain is necessarily included.

Child Seat › Vehicle Latch Anchor (23V339), May 2023. About 668,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module (23V013), January 2023. About 23,323 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Seats (22V724), September 2022. About 6,895 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Tires › Tread/Belt (21V612), August 2021. About 9,597 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Terrain FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	25 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Terrain AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	25 / 28 / 26	$2,600

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	16.4%
SUV FWD^[18]	5	5	5	4	18.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2022 GMC Terrain with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[19]	170 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TERRAIN 4DR SUV AWD^[20]	183 in	72 in	65 in	107 in	3,622 lb
TERRAIN 4DR SUV AWD DENALI^[21]	183 in	72 in	65 in	107 in	3,801 lb
TERRAIN 4DR SUV FWD^[22]	183 in	72 in	65 in	107 in	3,448 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Terrain model year. The 2022 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2010	290	3
2011	386	4
2012	364	4
2013	364	3
2014	297	2
2015	298	3
2016	153	2
2017	135	1
2018	225	5
2019	186	3
2020	197	2
2021	36	2
2022	88	4
2023	41	2
2024	52	1
2025	13	0
2026	33	1
2027	1	0

NHTSA's counts for the Terrain show 88 complaints and 4 recalls for 2022^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (1) and the most are for 2011 (386)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2022 Terrain?

The complaint record for the 2022 GMC Terrain leans toward fuel and propulsion issues, with 32 complaints in that group^[2]. Engine complaints add another 15^[6] and fuel system complaints add 14^[8]. None of the 88 complaints mention a crash, a fire, injuries or deaths^[1]. The by-year facts also show 4 recalls for this model year^[3]. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so read the counts as a guide.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?: Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The fuel and propulsion system group is the largest with 32^[2], followed by the engine group with 15^[6].
Does the 2022 GMC Terrain have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for this model year^[3]. The details are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?: The record shows 88 complaints^[1] and none mention a crash, fire, injury or death^[1]. The groups to watch are fuel and propulsion^[2] and engine^[6].
What is the gas mileage of the 2022 GMC Terrain?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
How does the 2022 Terrain compare with other years?: See the by-year comparison on this page. The 2022 model year has 88 complaints^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the GMC Terrain

2010 290 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 386 complaints, 4 recalls
2012 364 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 364 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 297 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 298 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 153 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 135 complaints, 1 recall
2018 225 complaints, 5 recalls
2019 186 complaints, 3 recalls
2020 197 complaints, 2 recalls
2022 this page
2023 41 complaints, 2 recalls
2024 52 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the GMC Terrain

Other GMC models from 2022

2022 GMC Acadia 49 complaints, 3 recalls
2022 GMC Canyon 27 complaints, 1 recall

All GMC models

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2022 Kia Telluride 327 complaints, 7 recalls
2022 Lexus RX 39 complaints, 0 recalls
2022 Lincoln Corsair 58 complaints, 20 recalls
2022 Mazda CX-9 11 complaints, 0 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 5 complaints, 2 recalls
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 229 complaints, 10 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Terrain (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
32 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Terrain model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Terrain FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,500). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V339, filed May 11, 2023: Child Seat › Vehicle Latch Anchor. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V013, filed January 19, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control / Drive Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V724, filed September 29, 2022: Seats. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V612, filed August 5, 2021: Tires › Tread / Belt. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Terrain AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 28 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2022 GMC Terrain with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 170 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TERRAIN 4DR SUV AWD: length 183 in, width 72 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,622 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TERRAIN 4DR SUV AWD DENALI: length 183 in, width 72 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,801 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TERRAIN 4DR SUV FWD: length 183 in, width 72 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,448 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2022 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and fuel economy