2022 GMC Terrain Problems
Compared with other GMC Terrain years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.2× that of a typical GMC Terrain year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 7 of its 60 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported problem: Fuel pump control module failure (stall / no-start) (32 complaints, median 50,563 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 60filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 GMC Terrain (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2022 GMC Terrain most often describe a sudden loss of power or a no-start condition traced to the fuel pump power control module, frequently with no warning lights and sometimes while driving. Complaints also cover the 1.5L turbo engine (hesitation, reduced power, coolant or intercooler issues, and a few early engine failures), the transmission and drivetrain, and electrical or infotainment faults that can take out the backup camera and audio.
- Fuel system
Fuel pump control module failure (stall / no-start)
- 32 complaints (53%)
- median 50,563 mi at 4.1 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2024–2026
Owners describe the vehicle shutting off without warning while driving or failing to restart after being parked, with no start and sometimes a P129F code set in the fuel pump power control module or a 'Low Fuel' message even with fuel in the tank. Several report it happened in traffic or on a highway and required a tow, and that the dealer replaced the module (part number 13554821 in several accounts). A recurring theme is that a fuel pump control module emission recall exists for some 2022 Terrains but owners are told their VIN is not included, and some report the module failed again after replacement. Reported from roughly 12,000 to 77,000 miles, with many cases on vehicles a few years old and low-to-mid mileage; several occurred shortly after starting or at low speed.
What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump power control module has been replaced and whether the emission recall (N252516900) applies to the VIN. Before buying, confirm the car starts promptly and drives without stalling, and have a scan tool check for stored P129F codes.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“With no warning signs, vehicle abruptly stalled while driving. I attempted to restart multiple times. Finally restarted and drove another 100ft and stalled again now with a check engine light. Made it to local shop and code P129F was found for fuel pump module. I see there is a recall on this but not for my particular vin. Recommend expanding recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11726130, filed 2026-03“My 2022 GMC Terrain left me on the side of the road today with a fuel pump module failure. After having it towed to the dealership I began looking to see if this is a known problem. I see that there was a recall for the 2022 GMC Terrain, but my VIN is not listed on that recall. MY FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILED! I think that my VIN was left off of recall list. GMC should pay to repair this!”
NHTSA complaint #11755672, filed 2026-08 - Engine
Check engine light, hesitation and reduced power (turbo
- 16 complaints (27%)
- median 43,000 mi at 3.9 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- filed 2024–2026
Owners report the check engine light coming on with codes such as P0171 or P0299, along with hesitation or jerking during acceleration and, in some cases, the vehicle dropping into reduced-power mode on the highway. A few describe coolant or water coming from the intercooler after a power-loss event. Others report more serious outcomes, including an engine that seized or lost a piston and needed replacement. Spread across the mileage range, from around 18,000 miles up to about 106,000 miles; several complaints mention cold weather or highway driving.
What to check: Have a scan tool pull stored codes and check for any history of P0299, P0171 or misfire codes; ask for maintenance records and listen for hesitation or turbo-related noise on a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The car went into limp mode while I was on the highway. The car said reducing engine power and then I couldn't go the speed limit I had to drive well under the speed limit and pull off the road as soon as possible. I brought it home and water came pouring out the intercooler after looking online. I found out this is a known issue for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11704199, filed 2025-12“My check engine light came on and I got it hooked up to get the code of P0171 - Upon checking it was different things like O2 sensor the Mass Airflow sensor, fuel pump issue etc. I have been having issues with slight hesitation during acceleration, some jerking when slowing down (not hitting the brakes). Now the check engine light was on for one day the next day it was off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620259, filed 2024-10 - Electrical system
Infotainment, OnStar and backup camera failures
- 11 complaints (18%)
- median 44,000 mi at 4.1 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 2025–2026
Owners describe the infotainment screen going blank, loss of audio and turn-signal chimes, and the backup camera showing no image; some link it to a software or over-the-air update, others to a failed camera or a telematics module. Complaints also mention OnStar or connectivity modules failing and parts being backordered, and warning messages such as 'Battery Critically Low' or a service message affecting collision warning and OnStar. Reported from around 19,000 to 50,000 miles, often intermittently and sometimes right after a software update.
What to check: Check the screen, audio, turn-signal chime and backup camera function with the car running, and ask whether the latest over-the-air or radio software updates have been applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The backup camera on my vehicle stopped working completely, displaying a blank screen. All other cameras and sensors continue to function normally. The dealership identified the issue as the camera having “shorted out” and is replacing it with a completely new unit. The faulty camera is currently with the dealership, and I assume it would be available for inspection upon request. It is being replaced and I will receive a bill in a few days (Wednesday March 10, 2025). …”
NHTSA complaint #11647393, filed 2025-03“I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Terrain after experiencing a sudden infotainment system failure that also disabled my backup camera functionality. The infotainment screen in my vehicle suddenly went completely black without warning and without any physical damage to the vehicle. The screen failure caused the backup camera to stop functioning as well, creating a significant safety concern while reversing and parking. The vehicle currently has approximately 50,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739556, filed 2026-05 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder and drivetrain vibration
Mentioned in 4 of 53 sampled complaints
Complaints describe shuddering, jerking or hesitation while driving, and in one case a vibration at speed that the dealer traced to a front drive axle. One owner reports white smoke from the exhaust and oil intrusion into the pistons leading to transmission replacement; another connects a vibration under hard acceleration to a service bulletin (20-NA-227) that the VIN was not covered by. Mostly reported at low mileage, often under 25,000 miles, and in mixed city and highway driving.
What to check: On a test drive, accelerate firmly and from a stop to feel for shudder or vibration, and ask whether any service bulletin work on the drive axle or transmission has been performed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer changed the oil and advised the contact to return every two thousand miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11651184, filed 2025-03, 18,686 miles“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake independently. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front drive axel needed to be replaced. The contact was relating the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 20-NA-227 (wobble or vibration during hard acceleration); however, the VIN was not included in the bulletin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11737569, filed 2026-05, 64,000 miles
Buying note. The dominant concern on this model year is the fuel pump power control module, so confirm recall eligibility for the specific VIN and whether the module has already been replaced. A pre-purchase scan for stored codes, plus checks of the A/C, infotainment and backup camera, will cover most of what owners report.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 53 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 2022 GMC Terrain. 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 53% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 529 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 13 GMC Terrain model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system37 62%
- Engine10 17%
- Other or unknown9 15%
- Electrical system7 12%
- Engine cooling2 3.3%
- Air bags1 1.7%
- Brakes1 1.7%
- Suspension1 1.7%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “This is the second time this occurred, once in Oct 2024 and on 1/25/25. While driving the check engine light came on and within one minute the vehicle began to stall and within 20 second the engine shut off. The first time it happened in the middle of the road and the second time I was just able to turn onto a side street. In both cases the vehicle would not restart and left me stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #11638706, filed 2025-01Engine: “When driving vehicle, alert sounded lowered speed detection and my engine light came on. My vehicle then lagged power and it smelled like something was burning. Called dealer i bought vehicle from and i drove it in to them. I just bought the vehicle 8 months ago. I was just in to same dealer for a GPS tracker that was in my vehicle unknown to me that the Onstar stopped working and the dealer had stating they missed it in the pre certified inspection and they had to replace the telemax module do to the unknown GPS Tracker. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704838, filed 2025-12Other or unknown: “The car just stopped accelerating and the check engine light came on. I took it to a shop and they had to replace the fuel pump control module. There is already recall for SOME 2022 GMC terrains but my vehicle is not included in the recall. I dont understand how a 2022 GMC terrain has a recall for the fuel pump module but my 2022 GMC terrain is not part of the recall already put out and I have the same exact issue as the other vehicles that had been recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11763743, filed 2026-09Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the vehicle stopped independently, and the gear shifter failed to shift to neutral(N). A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump power control module needed to be replaced. The fuel pump power control module was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,777.”
NHTSA complaint #11694106, filed 2025-10, 12,777 milesMileage when problems were reported
53% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 GMC Terrain. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
| Terrain · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 GMC Terrain version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V339000May 11, 2023Child seat › Vehicle latch anchorCovers: GMC Terrain 2020–2023, Chevrolet Equinox 2020–2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the…
- 22V724000Sep 29, 2022SeatsCovers: GMC Terrain 2022, Chevrolet Equinox 2022–2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Recall details for the 2022 GMC Terrain → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 529 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11033150May 27, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be…
- 11032766May 11, 2026Other or unknown. PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11032764May 11, 2026Other or unknown. Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Other model years of the GMC Terrain
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 3,000 | 1 | — | 27 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 13 | 1,126 | 0 | — | 27 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 53 | 8,383 | 1 | 5 | 26 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 41 | 25,500 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 11 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 60 | 49,000 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 36 | 57,422 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 2 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 197 | 47,734 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 58 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 187 | 19,500 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 226 | 18,750 | 5 | 4–5 | 28 | 87 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 135 | 48,850 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 9 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 153 | 51,000 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 299 | 65,000 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 48 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 297 | 79,000 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 365 | 77,550 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 364 | 81,320 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 386 | 79,000 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 83 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 290 | 73,925 | 3 | — | 26 | 59 · Typical | Falling |
All GMC Terrain model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Terrain?
Owners of the 2022 GMC Terrain most often describe a sudden loss of power or a no-start condition traced to the fuel pump power control module, frequently with no warning lights and sometimes while driving. The issues reported most often: Fuel pump control module failure (stall / no-start); Check engine light, hesitation and reduced power (turbo; Infotainment, OnStar and backup camera failures.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?
NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 2022 GMC Terrain as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 GMC Terrain is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 37 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine with 10.
Has the 2022 GMC Terrain been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 GMC Terrain do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 GMC Terrain 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Terrain get?
The EPA rates the 2022 GMC Terrain (Terrain FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 GMC Terrain reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 60,000 miles; 53% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.