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5 out of 5 stars

Terrific terrain

Janice Conway, 07/11/2016
updated 07/11/2019
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Steady and reliable plus its built like a tank! My 19yr old loves driving this car. She particularly likes the rear view camera and the fact that it is a solid car ( not a tin can). A good value for the money.

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1 out of 5 stars

Milky white fluid 1st. Rusty brown 2nd.

gunkedmotors, 01/13/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

We have a 2011 GMC Terrain SLT, and this is the second time it has been in the shop. Milky white fluid boiled out of the water reservoir the first time. The dealer said the tubes that ran inside the radiator busted causing the white milky substance. The radiator was replaced and did numerous wash cycles for 3 weeks. We got the car back and 2 days later the radiator busted in my driveway and rusty brown fluid spewed out of the radiator. The check engine light has yet to come on. The dealer said it was the same problem. I asked if they did compression check for blown head gasket, and never got an answer. Is it a bad radiator or to much compression in the radiator. January 22, 2012 is year.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Can't wait to sell

garydekko, 07/27/2013
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Problems 1.poor gas mileage. After letter to GMC dealer response. Drive slower 2.Wipers bounced across windshield. dealer replaced but said good you brought in now as in a few days (90) dealer wouldn't replace. 3.air conditioner freezes up twice. Dealer can't find problem. 4. Transmission shifts vary poorly 5.Wheels wouldn't hold tire pressure. Dealer over-inflated to hold pressure. After 2 years tires how hold pressure. Worst car I ever purchased and can't wait to trade.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOVE my Terrain!

Cydney Odom, 03/31/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2011 SLE Terrain with 18000 miles on it. I have had noting negative to say about it thus far. It rides smooth. Getting great gas mileage. Low road noise on the high way. I think the 4 cylinder engine is powerful for what it is. I have a 5'11" girlfriend and she fits very comfortably in this vehicle. Overall, I am thrilled. Would absolutely purchase one of these again!

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5 out of 5 stars

Luxury car snob "loves" her new Terrain!!!

minnow4, 06/20/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

So I'm one of those people who has only owned high-end luxury cars for the greater part of my adult life. We needed to replace my Q7 after 5 years of owning what we felt was a severely over engineered, annoying vehicle. We purchased a Saab convertible but I was kind of uncomfortable in it after 10yrs of driving an SUV, so we decided to trade in my husband's car & got this & I've taken it over! I absolutely love everything about it, the Audi got about 15 mpg at the end and this is just so nice when we have to visit the gas station. It's very well appointed and I'm really enjoying the OnStar system. I've been singing it's praises to anyone who'll listen! Buy with complete confidence!

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