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2015 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 388 complaints about the 2015 GMC Terrain with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
388
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › MotorMar 17, 2022 · campaign 22V165000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Exterior Lighting › HeadlightsMar 8, 2022 · campaign 22V137000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Air Bags › Side/WindowOct 16, 2015 · campaign 15V666000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
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Other years of the GMC Terrain
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (161), engine & cooling (85), electrical system (31). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Terrain have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 GMC Terrain get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.