2027 GMC Terrain
SUV · 2010–2027
Which year to buy
Best bet2021Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011–2013, 2020More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Terrain trims
| Elevation FWD | Elevation AWD | AT4 AWD | Denali AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | No | No | No | Optional |
Features from GMC's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as GMC reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–27 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 33 | Unknown or other (9) | — |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 13 | Power train (4) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 50 | Power train (21) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 40 | Fuel/propulsion system (16) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 88 | Fuel/propulsion system (32) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 36 | Engine (10) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 23–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 197 | Service brakes (65) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 23–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 185 | Engine (69) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 23–32 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 223 | Service brakes (69) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 134 | Engine (78) | No |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 152 | Engine (46) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 315 | Visibility/wiper (102) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 301 | Engine (124) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 369 | Engine (197) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 370 | Engine (170) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 397 | Engine (178) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 295 | Engine (107) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Terrain 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2026 | GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 50 |
| 2024 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 50 |
| 2023 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 40 |
| 2023 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 40 |
| 2022 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 88 |
| 2022 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 88 |
| 2021 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 36 |
| 2021 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 36 |
| 2020 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 197 |
| 2020 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 197 |
| 2019 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 185 |
| 2019 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 185 |
| 2018 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 223 |
| 2018 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 223 |
| 2017 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 134 |
| 2017 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 134 |
| 2016 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 152 |
| 2016 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 152 |
| 2015 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 315 |
| 2015 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 315 |
| 2014 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 301 |
| 2014 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 301 |
| 2013 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 369 |
| 2013 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 369 |
| 2012 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 370 |
| 2012 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 370 |
| 2011 | GMC Terrain SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 397 |
| 2011 | GMC Terrain SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 397 |
| 2010 | GMC Terrain 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 295 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Terrain AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2026 | Terrain AWD Denali/AT4 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2026 | Terrain FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | Terrain AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2025 | Terrain FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | Terrain AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | Terrain FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | Terrain AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | Terrain FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | Terrain AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | Terrain FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | Terrain AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | Terrain FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | Terrain AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2020 | Terrain FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–27 |
| 2019 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–32 |
| 2019 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–32 |
| 2018 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–32 |
| 2018 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–32 |
| 2017 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18–23 |
| 2017 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
20–25 |
| 2016 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18–23 |
| 2016 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
20–26 |
| 2015 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2015 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2014 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2014 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2013 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2013 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
20–26 |
| 2012 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI |
19–23 |
| 2012 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV |
20–26 |
| 2011 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2011 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2010 | Terrain AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–23 |
| 2010 | Terrain FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.