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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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We love our new Terrain!

This car fulfills all of our needs. It looks sharp and drives well, just in time for the summer! We are very happy with our purchase. We highly recommend this car!

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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exceeded expectations

Was a tad worried about the turbo on a 2 liter but it and the 9 speed have been amazing - handles like a sports car and driven at the speed limit gets 40 mpg on the highway. Only 2 issues are the auto stop (which can be overridden with the manual setting at 9 ) and if you let the vehicle sit for a couple of weeks ( while on holiday.) the battery goes flat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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To many recalls and time consuming visits to the d

Always some recall. They are serious recalls that could become dangerous. To many trips to the dealership for things that shouldn’t break under 15,000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worse suv I gave ever leased

Front wheel drive stinks at towing. Remote start was not dependable, too many warning signs were distracting, passenger window up down was intermittent etc etc

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does not recommend this car
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TERRIBLE! Rust, electrical failure, etc w/in 2 yrs

Got a lemon. It had rust within 1 year of driving it, which needed to be repaired over wheel wells (probably elsewhere too but I just can't see it). Has a serious electrical issue that power cuts to vehicle completely for a second or two when trying to come out of autostop and then several error messages regarding steering, brakes, traction - which tells me those components probably temporarily lost power as well. Tried to fix it no less than 5 times - replaced fuse block, replaced steering gear, fixed a bunch of plugs etc etc... problem still won't go away. Went for a drive on a typical winter day, a wheel well panel shifted back towards the front passenger door, which then buckled when the door opened (warranty won't fix that one). Been talking to GM head office for FIVE MONTHS. I call them constantly. They are doing absolutely nothing. Offered to trade in at GMC they are giving me rock bottom offer "because the vehicle has issues" - and yet its only halfway through warranty. Worst experience ever. Do NOT spend this kind of money on this piece of garbage and such awful customer service. Apparently this is built to their factory standard.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Absolutely in LOVE!!

This vehicle has all my family and my needs. This is including a whole panoramic sunroof which my kids think is super awesome! I love the fact that this car has less sensors than my last and is higher than it too!!

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Serviced outstanding!

We are proud of the 2.0 Tubo engine. However purchased 9-1 2018 and a few days ago had to replace another moduke....but this triggered the HOW from our Apple phone why! This did Mohegan when we bought the car. Seems like we should get a extended warranty...only 14,000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My terrain is very reliable and sporty.

This sporty SUV meets all of my needs. I bought it for myself to enjoy. If you are a growing family this may not be the vehicle for you. There is no third seat and the trunk space is small. There is no CD player which I misses. It cuts off when you stop. I’ve had to get use to that. But, I like the sporty look.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Have only owned it for 2 days

I have only owned it for 2 days. We previously owned a gmc, about the same model and it was the best we have had. Got 200000 miles over 12 years and very few repairs.

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

The Terrain meets all of our needs. It is a little on the sporty looking side, gets good gas mileage, plenty of room! Need to get used to the keyless entry and the buttons. Not sure about the automatic locks yet. Glad to have the auto back carriage door. Missed that in the last one we owned. Overall - a great car!

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