INDIANA – GM is issuing a safety recall for certain examples of the 2021 GMC Terrain and 2022 GMC Terrain crossover due to a problem with the fuel pump module failing to reliably deliver enough fuel to the engine, creating a stalling risk.
GM notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA of the upcoming recall on Jan. 19, 2023. Since the safety recall was still pending in early February 2023, GM was not yet conducting actual repairs to correct the issue.
The fuel pump module in certain 2021 and 2022 GMC Terrain crossovers is defective, causing an inconsistent flow of fuel to the engine. The amount of fuel delivered to the engine could occasionally fall below the threshold needed to keep it running.
Owners of the 2021 or 2022 GMC Terrain may see a check engine light turn on. The vehicle may hesitate while driving or fail to turn over when the driver attempts to start it. The engine may also stall. A stall could increase the risk of a crash depending on where it happens.
The fuel pump modules of affected GMC Terrain units will be replaced at the dealership. The parts are not yet available as of early February 2023, so the repair cannot currently be made.
Impacted vehicles:
- 2021 GMC Terrain
- 2022 GMC Terrain
The number of affected vehicles is currently unknown. GM is preparing a vehicle identification number or VIN list of affected vehicles to share with its dealerships, facilitating the identification of individual GMC Terrain crossovers with the problem. This might also provide the total number of affected vehicles. It’s worth noting that 2021 Chevy Equinox and 2022 Chevy Equinox units are also part of this recall.
GM will send notification letters to all customers who own a GMC Terrain affected by the recall. Special instructions will be included with these mailed letters if GM deems it necessary. If owners are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall action, they can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to see any open recalls that may be active on it.
Dealerships will begin replacing the GMC Terrain fuel pump modules as soon as enough parts are available. The replacement will be completed free of charge. Courtesy transportation will be available for customers whose vehicles are still under warranty for the affected parts.
GMC Terrain owners with more questions can also reach out to GMC directly using the contact information listed below.
Contacts:
- GM recall number: N222372310
- GMC U.S. Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
The GMC Terrain rides on the D2 platform and another vehicle which shares this platform, the Chevy Equinox, is also impacted by the same issue with defective fuel pump modules.
