2025 GMC Terrain reliability
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Terrain over 2 years — 7 per year. It is too early to rank against other Terrain years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 13), then Powertrain (4) and Steering (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2024 Terrain has 49 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
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 2025 GMC Terrain. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (13 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Two problems with this vehicle: 1) Transmission occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift which the dealer says he cannot duplicate. Vehicle was brought in four times for this problem. According to the dealer GM corporate has…"
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"I was driving north on [XXX] when I felt a slight pull to the right. I figured it was my lane assist even though I was in my lane. Seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my…"
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"OnStar module not working"
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"Car locks itself into 2 Wheel Drive when conditions are "unfavorable" meaning sometimes rain and most commonly in cold weather. If anyone has driven on snowy and icy roads during the winter, they know how much of a…"
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"My SUV pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. I first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up I-95 on a trip to NC. It has…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 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 |
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| Terrain all-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-wheel drive | 24 | 28 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Terrain front-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
Specs and fitment
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 2025 GMC Terrain reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Terrain over 2 years — 7 per year. It is too early to rank against other Terrain years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 GMC Terrain?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 13), then Powertrain (4) and Steering (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2025 GMC Terrain more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Terrain has 49 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 GMC Terrain been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 GMC Terrain.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 GMC Terrain?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2025 GMC Terrain with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 GMC Terrain get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 GMC Terrain is 26 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).