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Used 2011 GMC Terrain Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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tmon4te, 11/29/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Bought the vehicle with 19k miles on. It immediately needed a air intake sensor and valve. I travel about 350miles weekly and took a 1000 mile round trip with it. It is a smooth ride, not bad pick up even at higher speeds for a 4 cylinder. All the controls are readily accessible, not having to search them. With owning about a dozen cars in the past, I usually buy non-american, but liked the features and style on it so i gave it a shot and so far enjoying it. The biggest downfall I've seen was the suggested gas mileage. I'm getting about 18-24mpg, thats city and hwy at different speeds, but to counteract that you can get around 400 miles on a tank- I have bad driving habits though!

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5 out of 5 stars

Upgraded performance parts!!!

Gregory , 11/11/2019
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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My 2011 terrain is a beast. Upgraded exhaust systems. K@N air intake. Custom engine upgrades from my own shop. Love my terrain so does my wife.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Terrain!

joy, 10/08/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Traded my beloved 2005 Town & Country for the Terrain--thought I would miss my van--NOT! The only thing I miss is the power hatch--other than that, nothing. The Terrain drives nice, extremely smooth riding(just about as smooth as my van), the design is oh so cool (as my husband says, it looks "tough"). And I love all the little extras that "didn't cost extra"- -backup camera, bluetooth. And all the leg room in the backseat area-- awesome. We haven't quite got the gas mileage as stated we should, but then we only have 700 miles on it. And as for my husband--of course, the 8 speaker Pioneer sound system is the best. We love our Terrain and highly recommend it!

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2 out of 5 stars

Stay Clear of GMC Terrain

glen1755, 08/08/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Bought a 2011 GMC Terrain because I was looking for a good sized SUV... Paid over 20k for it and had to pump thousands more into it over the years. lol consumption issues, electrical issues, water pump and timing chain issues (timing chain is inside the water pump casing!!!), rusting issues around the hub wheels and bad on gas. Too big of a vehicle for a 4 cylinder to move. Stay away. One of the worse regrets I have ever had in purchasing a vehicle.

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1 out of 5 stars

Biggest POS ever

Johnnie , 07/25/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Stay away, I’ve made it to 160k only because I work on my own vehicle. Excessive oil consumption plays havoc on cat conv., replaced both front and rear cats 4x. Last time I gutted them and no more problem. Replaced ac compressor 3x, aside from oil consumption engine runs fine. Alternator 3x front axles 2x, pcm 1x Save your money buy Toyota.

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