2014 GMC Terrain Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 89about this part
- Share
- 30%of 297 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 89 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 GMC Terrain, 30% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving in heavy rain on city streets my wipers suddenly stopped working. I was able to stop without having a wreck and was close to a Gmc dealership. I drove very slow with great difficulty to the dealer and had to leave the vehicle there. This is a saturday and will not hear from them until monday as to the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11289083, filed 2019-12, 77,465 miles“We were driving on the highway at 70 MPH in a heavy rain. The windshield wipers stopped working. We had to pull over quickly but do to very low visibility this was difficult. We waited until the rain stopped and drove home. Upon inspection we determined that the linkage of the windshield wiper motor mechanism had broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11175101, filed 2019-02, 69,612 miles“While driving home on 1/19/2019 in rain my wipers quit working.. Could hear wiper motor still running but wiper blades not moving. Luckly I was close to home or I could have had a serious problem. I am assuming something broke as I have not gotten them repaired yet. Planning on getting with dealer to get them fixed...”
NHTSA complaint #11171118, filed 2019-01, 78,000 miles“Driving home on the highway this past week during a rain storm, my wiper blades suddenly slipped off the side of the windshield and would no longer move. They became stuck leaning over the driver's side window. I tried to push them back but they would not move. I could hear the motor but they were in a set position. I had to go to an automotive repair shop and had the wiper transmission replaced.u”
NHTSA complaint #11221847, filed 2019-06, 112,652 miles“As several other people with this vehicle have reported recently, wipers stopped working while in a rainstorm. I tried changing the fuse since but no change. I can hear the motor running when switching to the on position but no response at all from either wipe.”
NHTSA complaint #11307108, filed 2020-02, 83,500 milesRelated recalls
- 22V165000Mar 17, 2022General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may…Covers: GMC Terrain 2014–2015, Chevrolet Equinox 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 49 | 32% |
| 2015 | 120 | 40% |
| 2014 | 89 | 30% |
| 2013 | 54 | 15% |
| 2012 | 81 | 22% |
| 2011 | 35 | 9% |
| 2010 | 54 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Terrain
123 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 complaintsSteering
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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