2022 GMC Terrain NA problems & reliability
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 GMC Terrain NA, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown OR Other | 6 | 21% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 18% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% |
| Engine | 3 | 11% |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not accelerate. I was able to pull over onto the shoulder and turn the vehicle off. The engine would not turn over and the brake pedal locked into position, rendering the vehicle immobile. The check engine light also came on at this point…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed May 15, 2024
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer replaced the fuel pump module. The…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed May 13, 2024
“I was driving the vehicle, approaching an intersection and making a right turn. As I turned the steering wheel, it locked. I kept trying to turn the steering wheel and it finally did. A Service ESC error appeared on the dashboard. The T/C light came on as well. I drove it home. The error was gone the next time I…”
Steering · filed Feb 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
459 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 GMC Terrain NA. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
21-NA-043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2024
This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
06-00-89-029V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2024
This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time…
23-NA-064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
13-08-116-001J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
10-08-110-001K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME) FAQs.
23-NA-125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2024
This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
15-00-89-004G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2024
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct various functional concerns of the Instrument Cluster and DTC U0155.
21-NA-054 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2024
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
00-03-10-006P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2024
This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time…
23-NA-064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 GMC Terrain NA has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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