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2011 GMC

Terrain FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI

GMC Terrain: best and worst years
2011 GMC Terrain FWD
PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,854 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
397
Reported injuries
24
Theft rate
0.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE31%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • AIR BAGS5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 571 total.

GMC Terrain: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE20009opened Jun 1, 2020STEERING

    Momentary Increased Steering Effort

  • EA19005opened Dec 13, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

  • RQ18002opened Nov 2, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

1,415 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Sep 12, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5099H

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

  • Sep 6, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271P

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

  • Sep 6, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPIC5650L

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their cust

  • Aug 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGeneral Communication

    Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

  • Aug 22, 2024SUSPENSION05-03-08-002J

    This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.

  • Aug 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPIP5569B

    This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.

  • Aug 9, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER01-00-89-010S

    This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.

  • Aug 8, 2024ENGINE21-NA-280

    This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.

  • and 1,407 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.