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2026 GMC Terrain: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2026 GMC Terrain with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
53
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualFeb 26, 2026 · campaign 26V114000
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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 2026 GMC Terrain have?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (13), electrical system (5), transmission & drivetrain (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Terrain have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 GMC Terrain get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.