2014 GMC Terrain Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers complaints make up 89 of 296 total complaints (30%) for the 2014 GMC Terrain, one of the highest shares of any model year. A related recall (22V165000) covers wiper module ball joint corrosion, with median failure mileage at 78,000.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 89
- 30% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 78,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers stop working completely while driving in heavy rain, often at highway speeds, forcing drivers to pull over until the rain clears.
- Owners report the wiper transmission arm or ball socket fracturing or corroding, matching the failure mode described in the related recall.
- Some owners describe the upper half of the windshield going black with low beams on, an unrelated visibility issue reported at low mileage.
- Windshield wiper fluid failing to spray during snow or slush conditions, leaving the windshield obstructed with no way to clear it.
- One complaint describes wipers freezing in place at odd angles across the windshield during a rainstorm, requiring the arms to be manually repositioned.
- One report links a melted headlight wire harness plug and fire to intermittent wiper failure during rain.
When 2014 GMC Terrain visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2014, latest Dec 11, 2024.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA 22V165000Mar 17, 2022Visibility & Wipers681,509 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do so many 2014 GMC Terrain owners complain about wipers?
- NHTSA lists 89 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Terrain, 30% of all complaints filed for that year, mostly describing wipers stopping in the rain.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 GMC Terrain wiper problem?
- Yes. Recall 22V165000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles where the wiper module ball joints may corrode and cause one or both wipers to fail. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the module free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2014 Terrain wiper failures typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 78,000 for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Terrain.
- Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 1 fire linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Terrain, out of 89 complaints in this area.
- How does the 2014 Terrain compare to other years for wiper complaints?
- The 2014 model's 30% share is close to the 2015 model's 40% share, both higher than years like 2017-2023, which had shares of 2-3%.