Should I Buy a Gmc Terrain?
Complete buying guide for the Gmc Terrain: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
1298Total Complaints
24Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Gmc Terrain model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Windshield Wiper Failure — 2 reports
- Vehicle Fire While Parked — 1 reports
- Brake System Failure (Master Cylinder) — 1 reports
- Front-End Shake/Wobble — 1 reports
- Automatic Emergency Braking False Activation — 1 reports
- Missing Owner'S Manual — 1 reports
- Vehicle Not Engaging 'Park' And Rolling Away — 1 reports
- Transmission Shifting Issues/Fluid Low — 1 reports
- Stiff Brake Pedal/Reduced Braking Effectiveness — 1 reports
- Electrical System Failures (Key Fob, Infotainment) — 1 reports
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Reliability |
| 2026 |
11 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2025 |
8 |
0 |
60/100 |
| 2024 |
35 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2023 |
24 |
2 |
55/100 |
| 2022 |
67 |
2 |
65/100 |
| 2021 |
30 |
2 |
65/100 |
| 2020 |
164 |
2 |
55/100 |
| 2019 |
167 |
3 |
55/100 |
| 2018 |
208 |
5 |
55/100 |
| 2017 |
131 |
1 |
45/100 |
| 2016 |
144 |
2 |
55/100 |
| 2015 |
309 |
3 |
55/100 |