2014 GMC Terrain Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 GMC Terrain, 11% of its 296 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 55,124. No related recalls are on file for this component.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 11% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,125 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the drive shaft showing surface rust shortly after purchase, with dealers saying the steel construction was normal and no repair was made.
- Some owners describe the vehicle continuing to accelerate after they let off the gas following a highway passing maneuver, with cruise control not engaged.
- Owners report the vehicle rolling backward on hills at low speed, needing simultaneous brake and accelerator pressure, with dealers stating the clutch was not designed to hold the vehicle in place.
- Owners describe violent or harsh shifting out of first and second gear at speeds under 20 mph, occurring in both warm and cold conditions and repeating over time.
When 2014 GMC Terrain transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 30, 2014, latest Jul 1, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2014 GMC Terrain owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?
- NHTSA lists 33 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 GMC Terrain, which is 11% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 GMC Terrain is 55,124 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 GMC Terrain transmission?
- No. NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 GMC Terrain.
- Did the transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 GMC Terrain.
- How does the 2014 Terrain compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2014 Terrain's 33 complaints (11% share) are lower than the 2011 Terrain's 76 complaints (20% share), but the 2019 model year shows an even higher 28% share of complaints in this same area.