2024 GMC Terrain Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 GMC Terrain has a complaint index of 27, ranking 12th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues dominate at 43% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 3,787 miles, plus one recall for door strikers.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 27/100
- #12 of 16 Terrain years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 49
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2024 GMC Terrain problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission shifts unexpectedly into Park while accelerating or driving, sometimes causing sudden loss of control.
- Gears fail to engage after stopping or slowing, delaying acceleration and creating danger when merging onto highways.
- Transmission downshifts abruptly with the tachometer surging, followed by a diagnosis of transmission failure.
- Power steering warning appears and the steering wheel locks, leaving the driver unable to maneuver the vehicle.
- Brake system failure warning appears while parked, followed by a vibrating pedal and long stopping distances once driving resumes.
- Engine loses power while merging onto the highway after a check engine light comes on.
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 12th worst out of 16 with a complaint index of 27, which earns a Good verdict. Its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, making up 43% of complaints.
- What problems does the 2024 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA complaints show Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 43% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 3,787 miles, followed by Engine problems at 27% and Fuel System complaints at 20%.
- Does the 2024 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2024 Terrain covering door strikers that may fracture and cause doors to open unexpectedly; this is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 Terrain compare to other years?
- The 2024 Terrain's complaint index of 27 is far lower than years like 2011 (100) and 2020 (80), which carry Avoid verdicts, but higher than 2021-2023 and 2025, which earn Best verdicts.