The Lemon Index2022 GMC Terrain.
The 2022 GMC Terrain is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 35 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 33, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 26 to 27 mpg combined. The best GMC Terrain year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 60 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Terrain year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 64K miles on the car (15 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- child seat 2023
The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.
- seats 2022
The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 530 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This informational bulletin provides information on 6.6L Duramax Possible Oil Leak Path…
- This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Terrain SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Terrain SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle felt like it was running out of gas and then stalled out while driving down the road. It will not turn over and it will not move out of park. This is a huge safety issue.
2022 GMC Terrain owner · NHTSA complaint 11667181
More owner reports
Engine failure at low mileage. 60,300 miles. Piston 1 failed. Broken rings. Needs full engine replacement. GM will not stand by their product and repair it.
NHTSA complaint 11637691
Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.
NHTSA complaint 11620226
Quick answers
Is the 2022 GMC Terrain reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 33; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Terrain year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2022 GMC Terrain problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (43%), engine (26%) and fuel system, gasoline (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?
2 safety recalls (latest: child seat). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Terrain get?
26 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 GMC Terrain safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 GMC Terrain have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 GMC Terrain cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 GMC Terrain have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What GMC Terrain year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works