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2016 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 184 complaints about the 2016 GMC Terrain with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
184
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
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 | 20 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
Recalls
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."
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 21, 2016 · campaign 16V449000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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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 2016 GMC Terrain have?
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (65), engine & cooling (46), airbags & seat belts (13). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Terrain have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 GMC Terrain get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.