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GMC Terrain 2010-2017

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- Price
- $26,200–$37,500
- MPG
- 26
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Quiet and rear-seat-roomy for a compact SUV, but the base 2.4L's notorious oil-burning record means the V6 is the only sensible pick used.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 4 recalls was serious. About 4% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,500 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 56% of cars we track.
31.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 75% of other SUVs we track.
Sliding, reclining rear bench gives limo-ish legroom for the class plus a big 31.6 cu ft hold.
Heavy for the class with a coarse base four; the V6 adds pace, not agility.
IntelliLink was fine in 2015 and a rear camera came standard - but the suite is deeply dated across the full comparison window.
Quiet-tuned cabin and soft ride were its selling points; front seats are broad and easy.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 3,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls6 recalls
6 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Visibility/wiper — 93 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Exterior lighting: headlights (2017)
- Engine — 58 complaints (2015)
2017
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights22V137000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
- Complaint clusterEngine55 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Have had to replace the VVT solenoids several times within a year spam. Had to replace the rear main seal because it blew out due to carbon build up. Having issues with excessive oil consumption. Now the vehicle just started with: going from a stop position to accelerating at low speeds the vehicle
- Complaint clusterPowertrain23 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I am filing this complaint to report a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2017 GMC Terrain equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, which I believe is the result of a known manufacturing defect related to excessive oil consumption and premature internal engine wear. At approximately 88,000 miles
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other14 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I had a message flash that said the power to the engine was reduce. Next message said check stabilink ( or something similar).. it said drive with caution. I live 2 mins from my job I drove home and pulled in the driveway I then felt the car act like it wanted to shake. This was on 2-10-26 I contact
- Complaint clusterAirbags11 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
I was driving back home when I suddenly heard a loud pop and my car seat belt immediately tightened up. I saw smoke inside the car and the screen in my dashboard said "airbag service" There was no air bag physical deployed in the car so I believe it happened internally. Now my driver seatbelt will
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting7 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I looked up my recall on my vehicle about my headlights being recall. Never received any information there was a recall.
2016
- RecallEquipment: other: labels; tires16V449000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Feder
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights22V137000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper46 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield wiper mechanism broke while driving in heavy heavy rain near [XXX] . Extremely dangerous situation and almost resulted in a crash but I was able to make my way off of the interstate safely. Huge inconvenience because we had to wait out the rain! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED
- Complaint clusterEngine35 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The timing chain snapped and caused the engine to seize on our 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L SLC-1 SUV/Truck. Since this has occurred multiple times on the 2.4L engines in this model from 2012 - 2016, we believe that there should be a recall as this issue could cause a major accident if the timing chain sna
- Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L Ecotec first stalled while idling at a red light in Raleigh, NC. I restarted it and it sounded different, so I drove it home. The next morning it would not start. The failure occurred at approximately 69,939 miles with no meaningful warning. The dealer’s diagnostic report s
- Complaint clusterAirbags9 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the front passenger side, but no air bags inside the cabin of the vehicle d
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting9 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V137000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deale
2015
- RecallAirbags: side/window15V666000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights22V137000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor22V165000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper93 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was driving home in the dark at an average speed of 45 mph, and it was raining and all of a sudden, my wipers stopped.
- Complaint clusterEngine58 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard. Before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises
- Complaint clusterElectrical28 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle began jerking, shaking and kept shutting off in a highway intersection. I looked on the ground after coasting into a gas station to find oil leaking from under my vehicle. I've never had an oil leak and it caused my starter to go and I've had to replace the camshaft sensors all within the
- Complaint clusterPowertrain25 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
There have been problems with the 2015 GMC Terrains Timing chain. The timing chain will break when the vehicle is being operated which causes the driver to lose complete control of the SUV, additionally, the engine will be destroyed. The bigger issue is the loss of control when you are driving - esp
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting24 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My vehicle had 2 recalls and I took it to the local Chevy dealer where I had purchased the car in 2018. The windshield wiper problem was repaired but I was told they did not have the correct parts to repair the headlights. After 3 days I was told the car was ready and I was assured by the service
Cost to own$20,400 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$26,200–$37,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,500/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
31
Combined MPG
26
Horsepower
182 hp
Doors
4
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
66.5 in
Wheelbase
112.6 in
Curb weight
4,019 lb
Cargo volume
31.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
63.9 cu ft
Towing capacity
3,500 lbs
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