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P0014 on GMC TERRAIN

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2011, 2012, 2013

What P0014 Means on Your GMC TERRAIN

Real GMC TERRAIN Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I bought my 2010 GMC Terrain SLE at 160,000. It had a rough start up but the dealer said it was because it was an older car and been sitting for a while. The rough start up never stopped even after replacing the catalytic converter because of code P0420."

— 2010 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 11/14/2021

"Odb code p0014/p0017 is a gmc recall and i would very much like to bring it and let you guys fix it because it is becoming a problem!"

— 2011 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 05/25/2020

"Diagnosed with oil consumption problem, p0014 code for check engine light, showing 10 degrees on scanner, recommended timing chain alignment, my car shut off while driving it, gmc has class action lawsuit, told me my vin was eligible for it, but will not let me submit a claim, i have owned this car"

— 2011 GMC TERRAIN owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/21/2020

"Code-p0014-camshaft positionb timing over-advanced or system.code-p0300 random/muitiple cylinder misfire.computerized engine analysis."

— 2012 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION • Filed 11/15/2020

"My car oil consumption is excessive. i have repetitive codes: p0089, p0300, p0366, p228d, p0014 and the check engine light being on. car is jerking back and forth when at a stop light. tapping noise made also."

— 2012 GMC TERRAIN owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/02/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on GMC TERRAIN

33.3%
22.2%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
2
2012
2
2013
2
2016
1
2023
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026