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2014 GMC Terrain SLT-1

The 2014 GMC Terrain SLT-1 is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,515 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 182 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,515 ($40,525 *)
MSRP with Destination$30,440 ($41,796 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine Type2.4L Ecotec DOHC inline-4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower182 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 6-speed
1st Gear4.48
2nd Gear2.91
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.45
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.74
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase112.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2014 GMC Terrain SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 GMC TERRAIN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 17, 2022 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 22V165000

Mar 8, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

NHTSA campaign 22V137000

302 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 GMC TERRAIN

Owner Complaints

302 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 GMC TERRAIN (7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine124
Visibility/Wiper74
Power Train33
Electrical System32
Exterior Lighting17
Fuel/Propulsion System16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 5, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was previously replaced due to an exhaust leak and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the vehicle was…”
Feb 18, 2026 · Engine
“My husband just did an at home oil change on the car not long before the incident. Unfortunately my car was barely under 3,000 miles since the oil change and we were going to change the oil again when…”
Aug 21, 2025 · Electrical System, Service Brakes
“ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems…”
Jul 21, 2025 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I purchased this in March of 2025. 2 or 3 weeks after I bought this I took it to an oil lube shop and they said there was not any oil on the.dip stick. Also I started noticing the car being jerky…”
Jul 15, 2025 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and hesitating abnormally. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 GMC TERRAIN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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