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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2024

2024 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index74100 = average car
Complaints52NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold82,100U.S. model year
Per 100K sold63complaints

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-spdAWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500

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 1,200 and 22,000 miles. Median 6,800, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

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
Transmission & drivetrain42%
Engine21%
Fuel or ev drive system19%
Electrical13%
Automatic emergency braking12%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5211202

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V869000 Dec 2023 Structure / Body / Door

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

    Risk. A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Manufacturer communications 376

GMC filed 376 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin advises the tech that the 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
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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