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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2025

2025 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints13NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold74,975U.S. model year
Per 100K sold17complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD26 / 28 / 27Regular$2,300
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdAWD24 / 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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical31%
Transmission & drivetrain31%
Steering23%
Suspension15%
Wheels15%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1320102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 342

GMC filed 342 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak in the torque…
  • This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a…
  • This Preliminary information communicates the process for recording transmission noises using…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Terrain SUV AWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Terrain SUV FWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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