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2014 GMC Terrain Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 297 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 GMC Terrain, 2% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“First incident-august 28,2014 accelerating onto highway from store lot, sharp right accelerated and engine died. No power, battery ok. Message reduced engine power and stability track . Towed to garage which replace engine module. Forty miles from garage, accelerating on right turn same problem. Engine died (we nearly got hit) and message same , reduced... And stability.. . Towed to garage and waiting for results.”

NHTSA complaint #10631083, filed 2014-09, 9,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the oil reservoir was constantly needing to be refilled. The contact stated that he had to have the oil changed and added every 4 weeks. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed due to engine oil deposits and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11635285, filed 2025-01, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that his wife was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that his wife was unable to restart the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact called an independent mechanic to the residence who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was oil leaking into the engine block and cylinders. …”

NHTSA complaint #11612606, filed 2024-09, 105,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was previously replaced due to an exhaust leak and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, and a quart of oil was added every 500 to 1,000 miles, causing an abnormal engine ticking sound and timing chain sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact retrieved DTC: P0420. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain and catalytic converter were replaced; however, the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11768922, filed 2026-10, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed to overtake another vehicle in the right lane and the RPM raised up 8,000 RPM. The contact stated that there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that smoke started coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine and check oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and the contact pulled off the roadway and turned off the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603465, filed 2024-07, 150,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202223%
202126%
202032%
201810%
201721%
201541%
201472%
2013113%
201251%
2011226%
2010103%

Other parts of the 2014 GMC Terrain

Engine
123 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
89 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 GMC Terrain

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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