Reliable Auto DB

2024 GMC Terrain reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 GMC Terrain has 49 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Terrain years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

2012 GMC Terrain
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

49

Per year

16

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (21 of 49), then Engine (11) and Fuel and propulsion system (10). The most filings arrived in 2026 (22 of 49). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Terrain has 39 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 GMC Terrain. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, body, door 2023-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V869000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (49 total)

Powertrain
21
Engine
11
Fuel and propulsion system
10
Electrical system
6
Forward collision avoidance
3
Speed control
3
Air bags
2
Service brakes
2
Fire-related
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

102024172025222026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Factory powertrain programming actively locks out 9th gear (overdrive) during freeway driving at speeds exceeding 60–65 mph. The vehicle refuses to upshift from 8th to 9th gear, forcing sustained high-RPM operation…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-01
  • "The rear access closes on its own after sitting open for a period of time. I was sitting at grocery pick up with the access open. This caused it to close on worker at grocery pick up. It stayed closed and I had to hit…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-23
  • "I was driving about 55 mph with adaptive cruise control set to maintain a three-car-length following distance. It was raining, and when the vehicle in front of me slowed down, my vehicle did not detect it or slow down…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-14
  • "Leaking transmission fluid at 7,000 miles. Technicians noticed during routine oil change at dealership."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-13
  • "The vehicle has experienced a recurring transmission-related defect that has required multiple repair attempts by an authorized GMC dealership. The transmission system has also exhibited fluid leakage. Despite prior…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 GMC Terrain SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Terrain all-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
Terrain front-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 24 29 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil dexos1 5W-30 or 0W-20 (engine per manual) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 235/50R19, 225/65R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V869000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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. 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. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 GMC Terrain reliable?

The 2024 GMC Terrain has 49 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Terrain years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

What are common problems with a 2024 GMC Terrain?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (21 of 49), then Engine (11) and Fuel and propulsion system (10). The most filings arrived in 2026 (22 of 49). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 GMC Terrain more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Terrain has 39 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 GMC Terrain been recalled?

The 2024 GMC Terrain has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 GMC Terrain?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2024 GMC Terrain with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 GMC Terrain get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 GMC Terrain is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Terrain use?

US Terrain manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your four-cylinder engine.

What does NHTSA recall 22V-137 cover on the GMC Terrain?

NHTSA safety recall 22V137000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles.

What generation is the 2013 GMC Terrain?

1st generation (2012-2017).