This page covers 4 recalls, 43 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Terrain.
26–27 mpg combined
8.7–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2022 GMC Terrain complaints centers on the fuel and propulsion system, which draws the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe the engine stalling without warning while driving, sometimes repeatedly within a short distance. Many report the vehicle failing to restart after a stall, with some noting a "Press Brake Pedal to Start" message appearing on the instrument panel. A fuel pump module fault code comes up in multiple accounts, and several owners describe running the tank low or dry as a contributing factor, though the stalls also occur under normal driving conditions. A smaller cluster of engine complaints echoes similar symptoms of rough running and unexpected shutoffs. Outside the fuel system, isolated reports mention sunroof failure and a front axle replacement, but neither rises to a recurring pattern across the complaint set.
43
Total Complaints
By System
The 2022 GMC Terrain has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can restrict fuel flow to the engine, causing hesitation, stalling while driving, and an inability to restart.
The remaining recalls center on occupant restraint and child seat safety. Two recalls address the same underlying issue with the driver's seat: a bolt at the height-adjustment pivot can be loose or stripped, allowing the seat to shift during a crash and fail to hold the driver in position. This concern applies only to vehicles with a power driver seat that does not include the memory function. On the child safety side, the rear-seat lower LATCH anchor bars may have been over-coated during manufacturing, leaving them too thick to accept a child seat's attachment clips. If the clips cannot engage the anchor bars, the child seat relies solely on the vehicle's seatbelt for retention, which raises the risk of the seat moving in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The four rear LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating that prevents child seats from being properly installed using the anchorage bars.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the anchorage bars and remove or replace the finish coating as needed at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, reducing fuel flow to the engine. You may experience hesitation, see the check engine light, or the engine may suddenly stall and not restart.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the fuel pump module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the driver seat height-adjustment pivot may loosen or strip, allowing the seat to shift during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the driver seat cushion frame and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat height-adjust pivot bolt may be stripped or loose, affecting the seat's stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
