GMC

Terrain

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Terrain AWD and Terrain FWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 71; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 397, about 1.9x this model's typical 214; recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the GMC Terrain
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	21.5	no data	$2,900	3	295	3	ENGINE 25%, POWER TRAIN 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 295, about 2.1x this model's typical 143 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 Score: 18 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	6Gas	19.5	no data	$3,200	4	397	3	ENGINE 31%, POWER TRAIN 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7%
complaints: 397, about 1.9x this model's typical 214 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 24 Score: 14 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	8Gas	21.5	264	$2,900	4	370	3	ENGINE 33%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%
complaints: 370, above this model's typical 285 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 Score: 31 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	8Gas	21.5	no data	$2,900	3	367	0	ENGINE 41%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 10%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 367, above this model's typical 285 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 25 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	8Gas	21.5	no data	$2,900	2	301	2	ENGINE 32%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 19%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 301, above this model's typical 285 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	23	no data	$2,700	3	311	2	VISIBILITY/WIPER 25%, ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 311, about 1.8x this model's typical 178 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	23	no data	$2,700	2	149	2	VISIBILITY/WIPER 26%, ENGINE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7%
complaints: 149, below this model's typical 178 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	23	no data	$2,700	1	133	0	ENGINE 43%, POWER TRAIN 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 133, below this model's typical 178 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	6Diesel, Gas	27	170	$2,450	5	212	0	SERVICE BRAKES 20%, ENGINE 16%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 212, below this model's typical 214 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	6Diesel, Gas	27	170	$2,450	3	174	0	ENGINE 22%, SERVICE BRAKES 21%, POWER TRAIN 17%
complaints: 174, below this model's typical 214 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	25	170	$2,800	2	177	0	SERVICE BRAKES 21%, ENGINE 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 177, above this model's typical 143 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	26.5	170	$2,350	2	31	0	ENGINE 16%, POWER TRAIN 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 31, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	26.5	170	$2,350	2	72	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 23%, ENGINE 12%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%
complaints: 72, above this model's typical 71 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	26	175	$2,400	2	35	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%, ENGINE 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 35, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	25.5	175	$2,450	1	42	0	POWER TRAIN 27%, ENGINE 14%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	26	no data	$2,400	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 21.5 to 2025: 26

Owner complaints2010: 295 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the GMC Terrain to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.