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GMC Terrain problems by year

Owners have filed 3,141 complaints about the GMC Terrain since 2010, and 22 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 386 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3,141
Recalls
22
Worst year
2011
Best year
2021
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2010-2027

GMC Terrain years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Terrain stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC Terrain years

202136 complaints202261 complaints2017135 complaints

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

GMC Terrain complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2010201520202027

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Terrain problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    1,275
  • Visibility
    503
  • Transmission
    478
  • Electrical
    350
  • Brakes
    301
  • Fuel system
    282
  • Driver assistance
    179
  • Airbags
    170
  • Lights
    101
  • Acceleration
    100
  • Body
    91
  • Steering
    88

Most reported problems on the GMC Terrain

Check engine light 426Wipers 420Stalling 345Oil consumption 341Engine failure 231Loss of power 169Transmission failure 56

GMC Terrain problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2027-1Airbags01
2026-34Driver assistance3,00011
2025-13Electrical02
2024-55Transmission10,00011
2023-41Fuel system27,00022
20229161Fuel system49,00020Fewest complaints
20218736Engine24Fewest complaints
202078198Brakes48,55227
201977187Brakes20,00037
201871226Brakes19,000514
201781135Engine48,850111Fewest complaints
201680153Visibility51,000210
201564299Visibility65,00039
201465297Engine79,00027
201356365Engine77,550314
201255364Engine81,534417
201153386Engine80,000411
201065290Engine74,000310

Recalls 22

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GMC Terrain warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

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Questions about the GMC Terrain

What years of the GMC Terrain should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Terrain has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Terrain?

2021, 2022 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (36, 61 and 135).

What is the most common problem with the GMC Terrain?

Engine, with 1,275 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (503) and transmission (478).

How many recalls does the GMC Terrain have?

22 recalls between 2010 and 2027. The 2018 model year has the most, with 5.

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