2024 GMC Terrain Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Terrain years
The 2024 GMC Terrain ranks 11th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 33, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Terrain years. It has 49 complaints, 1 recall, 1 crash, and 1 fire, with Transmission & Powertrain as the top problem area at 43% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Top 2024 GMC Terrain problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (43%)
- Engine13 (27%)
- Fuel System10 (20%)
- Other10 (20%)
- Electrical System6 (12%)
- Brakes3 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (6%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (2%)
- Steering1 (2%)
What owners report
- Transmission fails to engage gears after stopping or slowing, causing the engine to rev without the vehicle moving forward.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts itself from Drive to Park while accelerating, resulting in a sudden loss of power and stop.
- Dashboard displays a 'service transmission' or 'service power steering' warning, sometimes accompanied by the steering wheel locking up.
- Check engine light comes on followed by a sudden loss of power while merging onto the highway.
- Brake system warning message appears while parked, followed by a vibrating brake pedal and long stopping distances even at low speed.
- A curtain airbag deployed during a low-speed crash and reportedly emitted burning air through holes in the airbag.
2024 GMC Terrain recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V869000Dec 21, 2023Structure & Body265 vehicles
Structure:body:door
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
2024 GMC Terrain fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Terrain years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 GMC Terrain reliable?
- Compared to other Terrain model years, 2024 ranks 11th out of 16 with a complaint index of 33, which NHTSA data classifies as "Good" relative to the rest of the lineup.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Terrain?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 43% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 27% and Fuel System complaints at 20%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2024 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (23V869000) covers door strikers that may fracture, causing the door to open unexpectedly; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2024 GMC Terrain problems typically start?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 3,787 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints and 6,766 for Engine complaints, with the overall median mileage at failure at 6,766.
- How does the 2024 Terrain compare to the worst Terrain years?
- The worst-ranked year is 2011 with a complaint index of 100, far above the 2024 Terrain's index of 33, making 2024 one of the better years in the lineup.