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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2023

2023 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index43100 = average car
Complaints41NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold71,857U.S. model year
Per 100K sold57complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD24 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD24 / 28 / 26Regular$2,400

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 12,900 and 39,600 miles. Median 25,500, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Fuel system, gasoline35,60019,900–43,0005

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
Fuel or ev drive system39%
Engine37%
Transmission & drivetrain20%
Electrical17%
Fuel system, gasoline15%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
4121104

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V339000 May 2023 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk. The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for

  • 22V929000 Dec 2022 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

    Risk. In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

Manufacturer communications 461

GMC filed 461 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak underneath the…
  • This preliminary information addresses a brake noise concern engineering is investigating at…
  • This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020836786,020Engine
2021291747,488Electrical
2022333586,567Fuel or ev drive system
2023434171,857Fuel or ev drive system
2024745282,100Transmission & drivetrain
2025–1374,975Electrical

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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