2014 GMC Terrain Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 297 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,484miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2014 GMC Terrain, 2% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,484 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My car completely shut down while turning a corner (powered off). I almost hit a tree because I was unable to turn the steering wheel. Once I applied the brake and put it into park, I was able to restart it with no apparent issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11240527, filed 2019-07, 89,000 miles“When driving at very low speed there is a creaking sound which seems to be coming from the front side on the bottom. Gmc has a service bulletin #pi1314:creak/poptype noise from right front of vehicle during low speed maneuvers-(sept.17,2014). The fix involves ripping up carpet and cutting a hole approx. 1 ft. Square in front wall of interior. The seat has to be removed . The blower motor has to be removed. The right side front console trim plate and body hinge trim panel, then cutting a huge hole in the wall. I had a 2011 Terrain, which I purchased new and I never experienced this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10655263, filed 2014-11, 300 miles“The contact owned a 2014 Gmc Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was a stop sign. It was unknown if a police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,248.”
NHTSA complaint #10732175, filed 2015-07, 14,248 miles“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a red light, the doors were making locking and unlocking sounds. The contact stated upon depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The messages Service Stabili-trak and Service Power Steering were displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621543, filed 2024-10, 159,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 23% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Terrain
123 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody 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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