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GMC Terrain FWD
GMC · Cars · 2024
GMC Terrain FWD (2024)
86
⚠ 30 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size1.5L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission9 speed automatic
Combined MPG26 MPG
GMC Terrain FWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$29,995–$35,995$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity1.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission9 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 GMC Terrain FWD is a safe and practical choice for your daily drive, offering a comfortable SUV experience with a focus on efficiency. Its turbocharged 1.5L engine delivers a balanced performance, making it a reliable companion for city commutes and highway journeys alike.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Good highway MPG
  • Start-stop fuel saving
Cons
  • 30 complaints on record
  • Average combined MPG
Complaints30 total
GMC TERRAIN 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
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 the button to open it back it did not auto go back up when it couldn’t close.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
GMC TERRAIN 2024 POWER TRAIN
medium
Leaking transmission fluid at 7,000 miles. Technicians noticed during routine oil change at dealership.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC TERRAIN 2024 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
Since purchase, this vehicle has consistently had an issue with the fuel system. When I call GMC they state only use no ethanol fuel. I wouldn’t have bought this car if that was the case. The dealership never said that when I was buying it. We replaced the entire engine for $11,000 because of a torn radiator hose, overheating and cracked a gasket. Now, the car is refusing to drive, giving engine power reduced
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
GMC TERRAIN 2024 AIR BAGS
high
The contact owned a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 5 MPH on an intersection, another vehicle driving 40 MPH crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle, by the driver's side door. The driver's side curtain air bag deployed. The contact stated that the three holes on the air bag propelled burning air, which melted and burned through the three layers of clothing of the driver. The driver sustained second-degree burns and blisters on the hip. The contact picked up and transported the driver to Urgent Care, where medical assistance was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the police officer. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, pending assessment from the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
GMC TERRAIN 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
this just started on it's own. back up rear camera shows distortion from time to time and appears to be getting worse or happening more.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe9 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 21 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 92. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
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