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2014 GMC Terrain Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2014 GMC Terrain, 5% of its 296 total complaints. There are no related brake recalls. Reported issues center on ABS/stabilitrak warnings, rubbing or grabbing brakes, and increased pedal pressure, with a median failure mileage of 62,500.

Brakes complaints
15
5% of 296
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
62,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report ABS and StabiliTrak warning lights activating along with reduced power or stalling while driving.
  • Some describe brakes that rub or grab hard when applied, comparing the feel to defective rotors.
  • Others report needing to press the brake pedal harder or longer at stops, with a sensation the foot could slip off the pedal.
  • A few owners heard rubbing noises only when braking, sometimes paired with false forward collision alerts.
  • One owner reported brakes fading after being applied.
  • One owner tied ABS activation to a bad wheel speed sensor and hub, found during a repair visit.

When 2014 GMC Terrain brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2016, latest Aug 21, 2025.

2014 GMC Terrain brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2016Apr 2018Oct 2018Aug 2019Feb 2020Oct 2020Feb 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Terrain model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201027 (9%)
  2. 201129 (8%)
  3. 201217 (5%)
  4. 201313 (4%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 20168 (5%)
  8. 20173 (2%)
  9. 201887 (40%)
  10. 201977 (42%)
  11. 202072 (37%)
  12. 20218 (23%)
  13. 20221 (2%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20243 (6%)
  16. 20253 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 GMC Terrain have?
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2014 GMC Terrain, making up 5% of its 296 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 GMC Terrain?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2014 GMC Terrain.
At what mileage do 2014 GMC Terrain brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for reported brake issues is 62,500 miles.
What are the most common brake symptoms owners report?
Owners most often mention ABS or StabiliTrak warning lights, brakes that rub or grab, and needing extra pedal pressure to stop.
Did any 2014 GMC Terrain brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported brake complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.