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2022 GMC Terrain: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

80 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
GMC Terrain
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Owner complaints: 80 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 20.0

Fuel/Propulsion System28Fuel System15Gasoline14Engine13Unknown Or Other12Power Train11

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

SUV shut down when I was driving with no warning. OBD reader Code P129F Fuel pump power control Module is bad GM has recall #N252516900 lists my year and make of my SUV but my VIN# is not included and GMC said that it will not covered because the vin is not on the list.
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!
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The “Low Fuel” message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump w…

Recalls: 2 campaigns

20222023
CampaignComponentSummary
23V339000Child Seat:Vehicle Latch AnchorGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LAT…
22V724000SeatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a strip…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $880$1,780
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $1,780

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,815vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 GMC Terrain?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Fuel/Propulsion System (28 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 66/100, computed from 80 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2022 GMC Terrain have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 GMC Terrain, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 11/05/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2022 GMC Terrain really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

66RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 80 NHTSA complaints on record (20.0/yr of exposure)
  • 2 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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