2024 GMC Terrain

▲ Better than typical
2024 GMC Terrain
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:02:27.175Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Terrain Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2010: 290 complaints 2010 2011: 386 complaints 2012: 364 complaints 2013: 363 complaints 2013 2014: 296 complaints 2015: 295 complaints 2016: 149 complaints 2016 2017: 133 complaints 2018: 212 complaints 2019: 177 complaints 2019 2020: 179 complaints 2021: 33 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 35 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2024 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints 2026
2024: 45 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
2010290
2011386
2012364
2013363
2014296
2015295
2016149
2017133
2018212
2019177
2020179
202133
202248
202335
202445
202512
202622

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 40%

40% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240124 — structure

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.

Campaign 23V869000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 GMC Terrain — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V869000 (structure) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2012 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2024 GMC Terrain reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 GMC Terrain is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Terrain?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Terrain have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.