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2022 GMC Terrain Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 Terrain years

The 2022 GMC Terrain ranks 15th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 7 and a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 60 complaints and 2 recalls, with Fuel System issues making up 62% of complaints.

Complaints
60
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
25 city / 29 hwy

Top 2022 GMC Terrain problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System37 (62%)
  2. Engine13 (22%)
  3. Other9 (15%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain8 (13%)
  5. Electrical System7 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (3%)
  7. Airbags1 (2%)
  8. Brakes1 (2%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles suddenly shut off while driving after the fuel light comes on, sometimes refusing to restart even after adding fuel.
  • Owners report the fuel pump power control module failing repeatedly, in some cases replaced multiple times by the dealer.
  • The fuel gauge shows empty or highly inaccurate readings even when the tank is full.
  • Drivers report hesitation, jerking, or stalling tied to check engine codes like P0171, sometimes with a gasoline odor inside the cabin.
  • One owner reported an engine failure with a broken piston ring requiring full engine replacement at 60,300 miles.
  • A transmission failure was linked to oil intrusion into the pistons, with white smoke from the exhaust while idling.
2022 GMC Terrain complaints: complaints filed per month13Jul 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (13).

2022 GMC Terrain recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V339000May 11, 2023Other668,187 vehicles

    Child seat:vehicle latch anchor

    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 anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

  2. NHTSA 22V724000Sep 29, 2022Structure & Body6,895 vehicles

    Seats

    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.

    Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.

2022 GMC Terrain fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Terrain years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution53196225
2021Best035226.5
2022Best760226.5
2023Best2039226
2024Good3349125.5

All GMC Terrain years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Terrain ranks 15th out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 7, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Terrain years.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 GMC Terrain?
Fuel System complaints dominate, accounting for 62% of the 60 complaints filed with NHTSA, mostly involving stalling and fuel gauge or pump issues.
Does the 2022 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Terrain: one for a driver's seat bolt issue and one for excessive powder coating on the rear LATCH anchorage bars, neither marked do-not-drive.
At what mileage do 2022 Terrain problems typically occur?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 49,000 miles, with Fuel System complaints centered around 50,126 miles and Engine complaints around 66,000 miles.
How does the 2022 Terrain compare to other Terrain years?
The 2022 Terrain has a Complaint Index of 7, far below high-complaint years like 2011 (100) and 2010 (80), placing it among the better Terrain model years.

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.