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2022 GMC Truck Terrain

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Terrain.

The 2022 GMC Terrain is equipped with a 5.3‑quart 0W‑20 engine oil capacity that supports its efficient propulsion system, a key component highlighted in its reliability profile. Across the 2010‑2026 span of complaint data, the Terrain has maintained a relatively low owner‑complaint count—only 76 for the 2022 model year—though the most frequent issue remains Fuel/Propulsion System, and it has received four recalls. Compared to the peak of 397 complaints in 2011 and the recent low of 12 in 2025, the 2022 Terrain sits in the middle of the model’s reliability trajectory, indicating a moderate but stable performance record for consumers and researchers alike.

Model year2026202220212019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/65R17 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter84390002
Spark plug12683541
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades84566977 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt12654472
Thermostat12649163 alt 12673413
Cabin air filter13508023

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9T45, 9T50, 9T60 & 9T65
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.98 pt
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.024-0.028" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.1 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque30.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.393
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishRear: 0.402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 240°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Truck Terrain lead in one area — the fuel/propulsion system, 19 of 76 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
673
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System19
Fuel System, Gasoline10
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System4
Power Train4
Engine3
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V724000SeatsReported 29/09/2022

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. 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…

23V339000Child Seat:Vehicle Latch AnchorReported 11/05/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 673 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6626A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Terrain take?

5.3 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Terrain have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.