GMC Terrain
The 2026 GMC Terrain presents average reliability, but potential buyers must scrutinize its brake system.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 9.8 | 8.4 | 9.41 |
| 2025 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 9.8 | 8.4 | 9.41 |
| 2024 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.4 | 9.41 |
| 2023 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 |
| 2022 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 9.41 | 8.4 | 9.05 |
| 2021 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 9.41 | 8.4 | 9.05 |
| 2020 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 11.2 | 9.05 | 10.23 |
| 2019 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 11.2 | 9.05 | 10.23 |
| 2018 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 11.2 | 9.05 | 10.23 |
| 2017 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2016 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2015 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2014 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2012 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2011 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 895 | 31.6 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Optional | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 112.5 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 895 | 31.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | optional | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2023 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2022 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2021 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2020 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2019 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2018 GMC Terrain SUV FWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2017 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2016 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2015 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2014 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2013 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2012 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2011 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 GMC Terrain presents average reliability, but potential buyers must scrutinize its brake system.
2025
The 2025 GMC Terrain presents significant reliability concerns, particularly with its powertrain.
2024
The 2024 GMC Terrain presents a mixed reliability picture.
2023
The 2023 GMC Terrain presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 GMC Terrain offers solid safety scores and decent fuel economy, but its reliability is hampered by significant issues with the fuel propulsion system and engine.
2021
The 2021 GMC Terrain earns an 'Average' reliability verdict, with a significant number of complaints focused on the **powertrain** and **electrical system**.
2020
The 2020 GMC Terrain is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding the **service brakes** and **engine**.
2019
The 2019 GMC Terrain earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant safety concerns with its **service brakes** and **powertrain**.
2018
The 2018 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to recurring issues with its **service brakes** and **powertrain**.
2017
The 2017 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant and recurring engine issues.
2016
The 2016 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its windshield wiper system and engine performance.
2015
The 2015 GMC Terrain is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around the **windshield wiper system** and **engine performance**, including stalling and oil consumption.
2014
The 2014 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine oil consumption issues that can lead to costly internal damage and timing chain problems.
2013
The 2013 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine oil consumption issues that can lead to catastrophic failures.
2012
The 2012 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine issues like oil consumption leading to potential failures.
2011
The 2011 GMC Terrain presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with engine stalling and power loss.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the GMC Terrain?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Terrain reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 GMC Terrain presents average reliability, but potential buyers must scrutinize its brake system.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the GMC Terrain reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every GMC Terrain. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 gmc terrain presents average reliability, but potential buyers must scrutinize its brake system. and the 2026 gmc terrain's value hinges on its average reliability and the significant risk associated with potential brake system failures. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the GMC Terrain?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints