Used 2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 SUV Review
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Very Noisy Engine - Rattling Sound on Start Up - G
Frank Gibbs, Rocky Face, GA, 08/17/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Stay away from the 4 cylinder. I have a 2011 Terrain with the 4 cylinder engine and i know that it is just a matter of time before the engine goes. It rattles on crank up, sounds like metal scraping against metal. Transmission jumps on occasion and the gas mileage is very much exaggerated by GM. It does not get near the mileage that they state in their bulletin on the Terrain. I … would not recommend this vehicle to a friend.
Where is the gas mileage?
jess736, Guthrie, OK, 09/19/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
We purchased a 4 cyl Terrain earlier this year.
We like the vehicle overall but are very disappointed with the 21.6 MPG average over the first 9000 miles of driving.
Most of the driving is on the freeway.
Even on a long trip the best ever on a tank of gas was 23.5mpg.
The main reason for us selecting the Terrain over other SUVs was the advertised mileage.
We really feel we were … scammed.
I know that the EPA mileage to be questionable but to exaggerate the numbers by over 33% is almost criminal.
Of course the salesman sold us on the 32 MPG but after talking to the service techs they tell me that there is no way that this vehicle can get more that 23 to 24 MPG.
Of course now that we ha
Absolute garbage
Bill, Tulsa, OK, 09/03/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I couldn't imagine owning this car out of warranty. It has spent so much time at the dealer that although I owned a Terrain, I spent much of my time behind the wheel of various Buick rental cars from the dealer.
The transmission was replaced 3 times, not to mention a host of other issues.
How does GM have repeat customers????
Our first and last GM product ever.
GMC Terrain - Problem Child
bytefirst, Dayton, OH, 04/27/2014
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I bought a gmc Terrain in 2011 and I thought it was going to be the best car I have ever purchased. Needless to says, I was wrong.
This is the worst car I have ever purchased. I have had it for 3 years and it has done nothing but given me problems. I have taken this car to the shop at least 20 times in the last 3 years; and the dealers (Jim Hudson and Love Gmc) kept lying to me about the … root cause of my problems.
Honestly, they could not fix it.
There is a major problem with the car randomly shutting off; and it only happens on the v4 model. Gmc needs to be taken to court; I will never buy another gmc again. I recommend you stay away!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Quiet and attractive cabin
- Pro:sophisticated ride
- Pro:top-notch safety scores
- Pro:roomy backseat
- Pro:plenty of standard and optional features
- Pro:good fuel economy.
- Con:Cargo space could be more generous
- Con:compromised visibility
- Con:numb steering.
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