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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2017

2017 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index23100 = average car
Complaints21NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold85,441U.S. model year
Per 100K sold25complaints
Year rank#1 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 31 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdAWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 24 / 20Regular$3,100
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 23 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,400 and 79,800 miles. Median 48,800, from 37 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine79,80061,700–101,20010
Transmission & drivetrain46,60023,000–94,0005
Airbags39,50027,600–51,0008
Body structure42,00034,400–50,5006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags33%
Body structure19%
Electrical14%
Wipers & visibility10%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1351127013

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V137000 Mar 2022 Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

Manufacturer communications 1065

GMC filed 1065 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20144248105,016Electrical
20154852112,030Wipers & visibility
2016323187,925Wipers & visibility
2017232185,441Airbags
20187182114,314Electrical
20196873101,470Engine
2020836786,020Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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