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2018 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 341 complaints about the 2018 GMC Terrain with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
341
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
32 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 32 mpg |
Recalls
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionOct 29, 2020 · campaign 20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperAug 30, 2018 · campaign 18V576000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpMay 31, 2018 · campaign 18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleMay 24, 2018 · campaign 18V340000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftAug 22, 2017 · campaign 17V516000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
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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 2018 GMC Terrain have?
Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (84), engine & cooling (56), transmission & drivetrain (42). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Terrain have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 GMC Terrain get?
Up to 32 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.