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GMC Terrain: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

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MakeGMC
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2009–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

GMC Terrain – Third generation2024–present
GMC Terrain – Third generation
SpecificationValue
Production2024–present
Model years2025–present
PlatformGM VSS-S (D2XX)
EnginesGasoline
1.5 L LSD turbo I4
TransmissionsCVT (2025–26 FWD)
8-speed automatic (AWD, and 2027–present FWD)
Wheelbase2,730 mm
Length4,653 mm
Width1,902 mm
Height1,666 mm
ClassCompact crossover SUV
AssemblyMexico: San Luis Potosí (San Luis Potosí Assembly)
GMC Terrain – Second generation2017–2024
GMC Terrain – Second generation
SpecificationValue
Production2017–2024
Model years2018–2024
PlatformGM D2XX
Enginesgasoline
1.5 L LYX turbo I4 (2018–2022)
1.5 L LSD turbo I4 (2023–2024)
2.0 L LTG turbo I4 (2018–2020)
diesel
1.6 L LH7 turbo I4 (2018–2019)
Transmissions9T45 9-speed automatic (1.5 L)
9T50 9-speed automatic (2.0 L)
6T45 6-speed automatic (diesel)
Wheelbase2,725 mm
Length4,652 mm
Width1,843 mm
Height1,661 mm
Kerb weight1,509 kg (1.5 L FWD)
AssemblyMexico: San Luis Potosí
GMC Terrain – First generation2009–2017
GMC Terrain – First generation
SpecificationValue
ProductionAugust 10, 2009 – 2017
Model years2010–2017
Body styles5-door SUV
PlatformGM Theta platform/GMT177
Engines2.4 L LAF or LEA I4
3.0 L LF1 or LFW V6
3.6 L LFX V6
Transmissions6-speed automatic
I4 Models 6T45
V6 Models 6T70
Wheelbase2,858 mm
Length2010–2012: 4,707 mm
2013–2017: 4,770 mm
Width1,849 mm
Height1,684 mm
AssemblyCanada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Assembly)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2025–20271.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
20271.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2025–20261.5 L, 4 cylCVT (continuously variable)Front-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2018–20241.5 L, 4 cyl9-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2018–20241.5 L, 4 cyl9-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2018–20202.0 L, 4 cyl9-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2018–20202.0 L, 4 cyl9-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (premium)
2018–20191.6 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticAll-wheel driveDiesel
2018–20191.6 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel driveDiesel
2010–20172.4 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2010–20172.4 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2012–20172.4 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol or E85 (flex-fuel)
+9 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2025–20271.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive9.4 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km8.4–9.0 L/100 km
20271.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.0 L/100 km9.4 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km
2025–20261.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive8.7 L/100 km9.0 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km
2018–20241.5 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive9.0–9.4 L/100 km9.4–10.2 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km
2018–20241.5 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive8.4–9.0 L/100 km9.0–9.8 L/100 km7.8–8.1 L/100 km
2018–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive10.2 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km9.0 L/100 km
2018–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.8 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km
2018–20191.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive7.4 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km6.2 L/100 km
2018–20191.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive7.4 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km6.0 L/100 km
2010–20172.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive10.2 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km8.1–8.4 L/100 km
2010–20172.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.0–9.4 L/100 km10.7–11.2 L/100 km7.4–7.6 L/100 km
2013–20173.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive12.4–13.1 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
+3 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classSmall SUV, SUV
Model years in EPA data2010–2027
PowertrainsPetrol, Diesel, Flex-fuel
Engine displacement1.5–3.6 L
Cylinders4, 6
Transmission typesAutomatic, CVT
DriveFront-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Petrol (premium), Diesel, Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel)
Configurations listed81
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Luggage volume (EPA)368–850 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,549–2,945 L

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2009–2027

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling12782011, 2012, 2013
Visibility and wipers5042012, 2014, 2015
Transmission and drivetrain4762010, 2011, 2019
Electrical system3542010, 2015, 2019
Brakes2992018, 2019, 2020
Fuel and propulsion2922011, 2020, 2022
Airbags1782010, 2011, 2012
Lights1072012, 2014, 2015
Speed control and cruise1022010, 2011, 2012
Stability and traction control1012010, 2011, 2012

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2010–2025: 3172 complaints, 126 with a crash and 28 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

Recalls

GMC Terrain recall: Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleAir Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · 2018-05-24GMC Terrain recall: Exterior Lighting:headlightsExterior Lighting:headlights · 2022-03-08

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