2022 GMC Terrain NA: common problems
The maker issued 459 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 459
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 185 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode,…
This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand…
- This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the…
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential…
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats
- This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic…
This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market…
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Over The Air (OTA) and In Market Enhancement (IME) FAQs.
- This service bulletin provides repair information to correct various functional concerns of the Instrument…
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct various functional concerns of the Instrument Cluster and DTC U0155.
- This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what…
This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)
- This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery…
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels
GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
NHTSA lists 459 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Terrain NA?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 459 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 GMC Terrain NA?
NHTSA lists 459 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 GMC Terrain NA from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.