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2015 GMC Terrain consumer reviews

$23,975–$24,070 MSRP range
side view of 2015 Terrain GMC
(164 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.4
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Not even 130,000 miles and the engine stopped because ill

Not even 130,000 miles and the engine stopped because ill was getting into the tank. Plus something with the pistons. Timing chain and multiple other problems! 3-4 grand to fix. I did all of my oil changes and maintenance at the dealership that sold me the truck. Yet this still happened with absolute no warning ‼️ can’t tell you everything because they wanted $1800 just to determine the issue but the service manager guessed around 3-4 grand to fix

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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It drives tight like a truck It's to low to the ground

It drives tight like a truck It's to low to the ground Many issues with the gps never got fixed Issues with oil leaking Sensors on tires gone out few times.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Think twice.

Did everything right. All oil changes and recommended services at the right times. Timing chain broke and caused catastrophic engine failure. No warning signs of misfire, poor acceleration, or metal shavings in the oil pan that might indicate wear. Only 89,000 miles. Had a winter weather checkup and actually asked specifically about it and mechanic told me looked good. GMC says they should easily last 120,000 miles and 10 years, so figured I could address in the summertime. I guess oops on my part. Sad, otherwise, a decent car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't waste your money on a Terrain

I bought my 2015 Terrain new and yesterday, was told that it was going to cost $5000 to repair. The car had 170,000 miles, mostly highway. There is no excuse for the 8 year car to die. I have learned my lesson about buying cars from the Big 3 and will focus on purchasing my next car from Honda or Toyota. I am retired from General Motors and if the UAW wants 49% wage increase, they need to start building a reliable product.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

Timing chain constantly slips/breaks. Had engine serviced and it did it again. Now, the engine smokes. Paid $3600 for repairs that did nothing to fix the issue. Waste of time and money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't get it, just got one & thinking about trade

Loud, jerks at a light, and it cut off on me. I only had the car for two weeks, not happy about it at all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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DRIVES LIKE A CADILLAC!!

Really nice to drive! Extremely comfortable almost like a recliner!! Sturdy and solid! GM had issues with certain years for oil consumption is the only issue. I understand GM is making good on it now! As long as it’s checked over otherwise these are extremely nice cars!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Don’t buy this SUV

Worst car I ever owned. Radio won’t turn off, engine oil leaks so bad had to put new engine in and did the same thing. Gas guzzler. Drives like too big of a boat. Slow take off. Horrible car!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Burns oil and fuel as the kms climb

The GMC Terrain is an overall good vehicle but as the miles go up the fuel consumption gets to be very high . The Terrain engine was not built to be a long keeper . GM knows that the engine starts to burn oil but has failed to tell the owners . If you are one that rely on the sensors and gages beware.I have also read that the engine on the Terrain was built to last 300 000 kms . Sad to say mine was 45000 km short .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excelent, very reliable.

Si far excellent, I have been driving all over US . I. do my own maintenance except the transmission maintenance. I am a retired technician

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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