2014 GMC Terrain: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 9, 2025 · Engine · IL

It has nothing to do with the headlights. I was told by a couple different technicians that there's an issue with there being a slow oil leak with the GMC Terrains causing the motor/engine to lock up. I get my oil changed religiously! I even have files/reports showing so. It was NOT time for an oil change and my motor locked up. I still have 3 years to pay on my vehicle and it's my primary ride. So after having it towed 4 times...I have to get it towed 1 more time back to the shop to get a used motor/engine installed for $6700 (that's what they estimated me). On top of not having a vehicle for 3 months and making payments on top of it.

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Lights · 25,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds at night, the headlight illumination was inadequate. The contact used the high-beam headlights while driving at night. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Lights, Visibility · 133,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact had experienced a windshield wiper failure while driving at approximately 35 MPH in a rainstorm. The contact also stated that recently the passenger’s side headlight stopped functioning. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 24, 2022 · Lights · WA

I took the car in for a recall regarding the headlights. The recall number is N222363740. The dealer placed a sticker. On the headlights, which now makes it hard to see at night this is my wife’s commuter car to work at the hospital. We live in a very rural area where the 2 lane roads are remote and very dark.my wife works from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm but with her commute she leaves at 5;30 am and returns home around 9:00 pm . This includes every single shift she works, so the bottom line is she leaves at dark and gets home at dark, needing her headlights to work and home every trip. ever since they applied the sticker to the headlights, she’s having a much harder time seeing the road which is making it dangerous especially in winter weather. Since she travels by Two lane very dark back country roads. I am asking for a different remedy for the headlight situation, other than the stickers on the headlights that are actually making it harder to see. I’m afraid she’s going to get in a car accident rather it be with a vehicle or the many deer. We have run across the roads out here by not being able to see. I feel this is very time sensitive and would really appreciate a response back as soon as possible. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Lights · AL

I went in yesterday, 10/6/22, for a fix to recall #N222363740. All they did was put an applique on the outside of both my headlights which came off at the car wash today. I waited 4 years for a remedy and an hour at the dealer for cheap looking bandaid. NOT ACCEPTABLE!! See attached photo of GM's fix.

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · Lights, Visibility · 96,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V165000 (Visibility) and 22V137000 (Exterior Lightning) associated with the VIN; however, the contact had not yet received the recall notifications. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2022 · Lights, Visibility · 73,101 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) and 22V165000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while her daughter was driving in the rain the windshield wipers became inoperable. Additionally, the headlights were dim. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the wiper motor and motor assembly were replaced. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. 73,101. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Lights, Visibility · NC · fire

Headlights- melted plug causing fire damage on both headlights, replaced with new headlights and bulbs as well as a new wire harness plug. Was driving smelt smoke/wires burning. Wipers- stop preforming during rain storm Southeastern NC on hwy 701 south on 3-24-22. And still does not work. Maybe be associated with older model terrain recall. Same happen to this model.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Lights · 42,678 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. While driving at night, the low beam headlamps failed to project far or wide enough ahead to drive safely. The vehicle was taken to shelor motor mile (2257 roanoke st, christiansburg, va 24073, (540) 381-8417) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamps performed as intended. The headlamp bulbs were replaced with brighter bulbs; however, the replacement failed to remedy the issue. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,678.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 149 miles · FL

3 years old now and still getting around 10mpg and from the first day I got it in 2014 the drive shaft is rusted and was told by the dealer that nothing is wrong with the car. I also notice that when driving at night that the head lights are not made to see street name signs I have to use the high beams to see if I have the right street when looking for the place I have to go.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Lights · MO

2014 gmc terrain. Low beam lights only lights up what's right in front of her. Consumer scared to drive at night *cn the consumer was unable to see the road, while driving at night. She stated the high beams, were not quite as noticeable.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 15,400 miles · MD

I was driving home after work around 7pm going about 45-50 MPH and all of a sudden my car began slowing down and I could not accelerate. This is when I realized that my car had shut off while driving. Also, my headlights turned off which I noticed immediately since it was dark outside, the computer system shut down, gas indicator went to e and the engine turned off. I was able to coast over to the right lane and as the car was slowing down my steering wheel began to lock up. Once I was fully pulled over from the traffic, I braked and put the car into park. I waited a few minutes to catch my breath on what had just happened because this could have caused a bad accident if it were more traffic. Since I was pulled over I thought I would try to restart my car. Before I restarted it, I noticed that my key ignition was still in the on position so I turned it back to take the key out and then immediately placed it back in and turned it to successfully restart the car. This is the first time that this has happened in this car. I've had it since dec. 2013 and have a little over 15k miles. I will be contacting the gmc dealership regarding this issue since I did not see any recalls addressing this issue.