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2018 GMC Terrain consumer reviews

$24,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Terrain GMC
(263 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Excellent smaller SUV

I love it thus far... good mileage. Smooth acceleration. Good sound and plenty of space. The AC is fantastic and works very quickly. Android auto is a great feature

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best small SUV with plenty of room inside!

Great new sleek design in the 2018 GMC Terrain is what caught my attention. Also love the gas mileage when taking road trips getting 34-40 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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Least reliable I?ve ever leased

I have been leasing cars for the past 9 years. I have driven a Honda CRV (which I ended up buying to keep for a while) and then I leased a Hyundai Sonata. Both cars were very reliable and never had any issues with them. A few months ago I decided to lease the 2018 GMC Terrain. A few days after I took it out of the lot, it left me stranded in the middle of rush hour traffic and I had to wait for 3 hours for a tow truck. As I had left my house earlier, I noticed the engine light come on. I stopped at a red light and when I was ready to go, the car would not move forward. Everything was on but when I hit the gas pedal, the car would not move forward. Today, the same problem happened to my husband as he was on his way to work. Left him stranded as he was getting off the expressway. He had to wait for 4 hours in the heat and sun, while wearing his work attire. He missed work for the major part of the day. Car had to be taken by tow truck to the dealership...Again!!! I?m trying to summarize as much as possible the ordeal this Terrain has been. Aside from the fact that it has left us stranded, the radio seems to freeze. I?ve taken it to the dealership like 2-3 times for this issue and last time they even, supposedly, changed it for a brand new radio. Froze again. Car is currently at the dealership for the second time and a case has been opened, for the second time. Needless to say, this has been the worst decision we have made. I should?ve gone with the previous car I had in mind. Lesson learned. I am very unhappy with this SUV. The reason I lease cars is so I DO NOT have to deal with issues like these but in this case it was not so.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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A great riding car, love the color.

A good riding vehicle , love the extra large sunroof. Axelrod was great to deal with all people we were in contact were very attentive and friendly. Sales person Tom was good was attentive to our needs and wants in a car. He contacts us regularly to see if we are getting use to the car and if we have any questions. Service department is also great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A great riding vehicle. Love the color.

This is a great riding vehicle. Love the extra large sunroof. Took a little bit of time getting use to the no key to start the car and the push button to change gears. Axelrod was a great dealer, all were very friendly and attentive. Salesperson, Tom took a lot of time with us asking what features we were looking for. The service department is great also. Sales person keeps in touch with us regularly to see how we are doing.

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

Love the new body style and the roomy interior. Just returned from a trip and was blown away by the fuel efficiency. Plenty of room for four adults and luggage in the back.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish and Comfortable SUV

After driving a KIA Sorento for a few years, I want a better performing SUV. The GMC Terrain is stylish, is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. It rides and handles handles almost like a sedan. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! On my first 300+ mile trip, I averaged 28.9 mpg. If you're looking for a new crossover in this segment, put this one on your short list to test drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car so far, wish far back window was larger.

The car meets our needs and we love driving it as it has great power for a 4-Cylinder and it has plenty of room for us with ALL the safety features we were looking for in a mid-size SUV! The color was great and we wanted tottery a different vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Vehicle and Outstanding MPG

I brought this vehicle to downsize from my 2014 Acadia (family change). The Terrain Denali FWD is a great vehicle. I've had it for 4 months (over 6,000 miles). It is different with push button shifting (took some getting use to). Now I really enjoy it. It drives great, I've been able to get up to 36 MPG (36.2 to date is my best). It has power, all of the great safety features (360 degree camera is great). It is very comfortable. The Navigation is a major improvement over my 2014 Acadia Denali. I have been very comfortable in it (I haven't rode in any other seat than the driver's seat). The safety vibration of the seat is great. It is an outstanding vehicle period. The only things that were missing the ability to move the outside mirror housing with a power button and rain sensing wipers (my old BMW had that and it is one great feature). Other than that it has power, great gas mileage, great ride, and I can only say great things about it. Love it.

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

Meets all of my needs. Good mileage, comfortable ride, good interior. Shifter takes a bit to get used to. I love the android auto play

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