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Can't cover any terrain since in shop.
Diane, 10/10/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
On the three years I have had my car. I've had to fire air bag wiring. Told was not covered. I've replaced the manifold, catalytic converter, there was a oil consumption issue, this past week I replaced the thermostat and water pump. The backup camera hasn't worked great since the fixed the consumption issue. Didn't know the navigation was suppose to work with onstar until I read comments. Can't trade in because resale value is poor. I've pumped in over 6,000 dollars this car and the dealer had the nerve to say today. Think it's time to trade in. The only reason the consumption issue was fixed is my husband complained to GMC because the dealer wasn't listening.
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Very Noisy Engine - Rattling Sound on Start Up - G
Frank Gibbs, 08/17/2015
updated 02/21/2017
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 57 people found this review helpful
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.
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Problems continue
n/a, 09/14/2016
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle used by one owner for 3,000 miles in 2013. This vehicle has about 70,000 miles and I ended the night mare when I traded it with another dealer other than the "terrifying GMC". The car drives great other than having my first nightmare when the transmission stalled and the engine light turns on when your on the express way by a toll exit!!! Fine, got repaired after numerous apologies from GMC. That was after 6 months!! Then, the year after owning the engine was burning too much oil after I have complained several times and all the advisors say there is no problem with the engine maam. Really? Then they keep my car again for another two weeks after they believed me!! Changed out the engine parts....ok fine. As of a month ago the "terrifying of all terrifying" my whole entire transmission fails and stalls on me at an intersection!! The advisor at GMC does not help me at all but tells me to tow the car there and no cars available to use while my car is in repair for almost three weeks!! Then decides to call me days later after my nightmare to apologize and then offer me to use a loaner??? I totally understand the concept cars break down but not a second time after you had time to repair my transmission the first time!! I was so furious, and all I got was apologies. Definately not happy. Just what I thought exactly the first time all over again. GMC has taken a toll over and over again. Never ever doing business with GMC, people please take your money and business elsewhere. I am no happy I ended my night mare and got me a new honda hr-v. By the way has great ratings and drives and feels really safe.
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Save a life and stay away from GMC Terrains
kevin0304, 12/09/2014
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
66 of 73 people found this review helpful
Must be one of the most dangerous cars on the road. It WILL stall and leave you stranded on highway, intersection, or a parking lot. And you won't be able to get it restarted. It mysteriously loses oil and will require expensive repairs to get it started again with no guarantee the stalling will stop. You get no warning. GMC won't acknowledge the problem even though service departments have the replace parts packaged and ready as though they know the engine should be recalled. Will be donating the car to the local fire department to do car burning training rather than reselling. I couldn't sleep knowing I sold the car to someone who could die in it.
2010 GMC Terrain
baja2011, 02/15/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
First Off, we decided to buy the 4 cylinder over the 6, cause we thought we would get the 32-35 mpg on the highway. we are lucky if we get 24 mpg on the highway even with the ECO mode enabled and nitrogen in the tires. The dealership were acting like these terrains are the hottest selling vehicle on the market, but when you get inside-just a lot of shaped plastic parts and dash and bright red interior at night. I'm not impressed with this vehicle at all and the price we paid for it. Very Disappointed in this Vehicle. We will not buy another terrain.
Absolute garbage
Bill, 09/03/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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.
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Snazzy SUV!
Margaret Kaegi, 05/28/2016
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Very mature 2nd owner unfamiliar with "Blue tooth and modern gadgets" so I didn't use them, therefore I'm unable to rate them. The fact that even without AWD, traction was excellent during inclement weather and the vehicle was as secure going up snowy/slippery steep inclines; absolutely no concern. The optional 6 cylinder engine was obviously a valued original upgrade. The major complaint involved not easy connecting seat belt because of arthritis and inability to keep seat retracted until inside car, after unlocking vehicle in order to enter. I also consider it unsafe to have fuel access on passenger side of car. Perhaps just minor aggravations for most people. Overall, this is a great car for driving and feeling secure with its' handling, and its' appearance is indeed handsome! Its' color is Blue.
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Save a life! Stay away!
Disgusted Terrain owner, 09/08/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
52 of 58 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2011 Terrain used last month with 39k miles. It has stalled numerous times in traffic and check engine light is always on. I had to the GM service department and they can't figure it out. It uses 4 quarts of oil in 2k miles. GM tells me that is normal under their standards. I just pray this doesn't cause an accident with my kids in the back. GM prefers to not acknowledge this death trap.
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Where is the gas mileage?
jess736, 09/19/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful
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
GMC Terrain - Problem Child
bytefirst, 04/27/2014
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
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!
Poor performance and value
Diane S, 11/02/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
In 2 years of ownership, I had a total of 7 major warrantied parts replaced. This included emissions, both catalytic converters and timing belt before the truck even had 50K miles on it. Service at Winegardener GMC of Brandywine was horrible. Truck was held for a week at a time, with no loaner or rental offered. Truck eventually became too costly to own as I lost many hours off work waiting for repairs and finding rental vehicles while waiting for truck to be fixed. Gas mileage was not the 32 MPG promised, even at 55 MPH I still only got about 23 MPG HWY.
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A BIG MISTAKE
sgthaight, 02/09/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
Leased this vehicle in 4 cylinder, was promised 26/32 mpg city/highway. A BLATANT LIE FROM GMC! Veh gets 14-16 in town and can't get over 21 on the highway. GMC was contacted and set up a service check at the dealer. They came up with every phony excuse you could think of. Too much weight in the veh (which is empty) to the mileage gauge must be reset every time ( even though the On-Star app says the lifetiMe average mileage of both city/highway is 17). Avoid this car at all expense, it has no power and the mileage SUCKS. GMC will try to blame you for the crummy mileage if you complain. Searching for a lawyer to take on the big GMC Corp. Buy American, but not this American vehicle.
Not what GMC promises
Dave A, 09/10/2015
updated 09/12/2016
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
Talk about false advertising, the actual gas mileage is no where near the EPA. At 60k miles, the timing chain needed replaced, a loud rattling noise continued and the on board diagnostic light keeps turning off and on. Recently the car started to lose oil - 3 quarts - about 3,000 miles after the last oil change. Also, the car has been hesitating and then stalling while in drive, very dangerous! One of the mechanics told us the timing chain was a constant problem...why no recall? Also, there have been 3 recalls in the past 4 years. This is the 4th GMC vehicle we've owned and it will definitely be the last. We should have quit buying GMC after the first one....!
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very disapointed
lapitino, 12/22/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I am very unhappy with my 2011 model. It is less than one year old and only has 15,000 miles on it. In the last two weeks it has been in for repair 3 different times. It has gone in for multiple issues, 2 out of 3 are yet to be fixed. I have been in a rental car for a total of 12 days now. My fear is that this is a sign of things to come. I plan to ask for a replacement vehicle or I will absolutely be contacting the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Did I mention the gas mileage it NOT what was advertised??
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cbasta, 05/16/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This base Terrain with a 4 cylinder and no options is rated at 32MPG highway but actually gets 25 highway in ECO mode, which inhibts performance. It's worse otherwise. Driven on mostly level roads in Florida, I don't understand. The dealer in Marianna, FL was notified but didn't even bother to schedule a service visit.
2.4 ecotec is a scam
Paul, 11/22/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car and other gm s have the 2.4 ecotec engine in it which will leave you disappointed and broke. The Ecotec consumes oil which will lead to a faulty motor. Please google the 2.4 ecotec oil consumption before you consider purchasing this vehicle.
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Fool Me Once, Shame On You. Fool Me Twice...
oh_well, 08/25/2014
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just bought a pre-owed certified 2011 Terrain SLT-1 (AWD 4cyl) for teeanage son. He's big and tall and needs the room. I own a Lexus SUV 6 cyl. I decided to go American for him, because I didn't want to pay over 20K for a newer pre-owned foreign SUV that has less interior space. We shortlisted the Terrain, because of the fuel rating 20 city/ 29 Hwy, interior space, and youthful appearance inside and out. We got everything but not the gas mileage. We are getting 20 mpg city and hwy which is much less than my Lexus and Escalade! I attribute this to poor design e.g. 4 cyl trying to propel a boxy crossover with lots of drag. How long has GMC been making automobiles again?
Thought I had a good car.
Tracy, 11/16/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this used 3 months ago. Had a problem with a timing belt and something else a month ago and it was repaired under warranty. My warranty went out last week. Yesterday, my check engine light came on so I had Onstar run a diagnostic check and they said it had something to do with the car not starting and I need to get it fixed within 7 days. This morning, I had to turn the heat up to 78 to feel any kind of warm air. Last week 75 was too hot. Also, mpg is not what they claim and that was one of the main reasons I purchased this vehicle. Very disappointed!
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Stay away from the I-4 2.4L engine!!!
wrusprod, 11/05/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
There is a major issue with the 2011 I-4 engine.. with a rattling startup noise. Any GM vehicle with this engine has the problem, Chevy Equinox, Buick Regal..etc... intermittant Rattling noise on startup, stalling, engine codes, poor MPG, bucking transmission.. and GM has been playing guinea pigs with all the owners who keep taking back to the dealer for repair of the rattling noise..almost a year with this issue and still no solution...STAY AWAY FROM THE I-4!
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bwall2, 01/28/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd posting about the horrible gas mileage of this vehicle. I would love a class action suit for performance....I bought it for the 32 mpg expecting to receive at least 27-28 mpg. How disgusting! I like driving my Camry Hybrid - 38-41 mpg - and 76,000 miles on it. No more GM products for me!
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prbart1, 06/20/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Since I bought my Terrain, I have put 6,469 miles on it, doing mainly "suburban" driving in the Chicago area (stop signs or traffic lights about every mile, on average). In this type of driving (ECO mode on), I now average between 24 & 25 mpg. When the car was new, the mileage was not this high, but it increased as the engine got broken in. I've also take two road trips in this vehicle (ECO mode off): the first was about 300 miles when the engine was still in "break-in" mode & I got 28.0 mpg. The second trip was about 950 miles, after the "break-in" period (Interstate at a steady 70 mph), & I got 29.8 mpg. I calculate my mpg precisely, so this data is as accurate as I can make it.
The V6 is the way to go.
fionafirst, 03/19/2014
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
The Terrain I own has a V6, not the I-4. (Not sure why Edmunds doesn't list that as an option) I bought this car used with 60k miles on it because I got a good deal on it and wanted a car with AWD. I recently took my car from Indianapolis to Destine Florida and have realized some good and bad things. The engine is beautiful. Peddle down and the power comes out. Aceleration in 2nd gear while merging is lusty, and passing power is plentiful. That being said, the car still feels heavy and any less power would not be adequate. The steering wheel is comfortable, the audio system is plenty loud and the power seats hold my big American butt pretty well. All in all, I would buy it again.
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new_terrain, 03/12/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've owned the vehicle for a few weeks and am very satisfied so far. There was a problem with accessing music on my iPhone4 via the USB port. I kept getting error messages stating "Unsupported iPod device" and "Unsupported USB device". This was very frustrating. After Googling the problem, it turns out the issue is NOT unique to GM vehicles --- indicating the problem was with the iPhone, not the car. Fortunately, I was able to update the software on the iPhone4 to the latest version (Version 4.3), which was very straightforward using iTunes. This appears to have fixed the problem. I hope this helps others with the same problem.
Gas Mileage Is Terrible
mjhow, 06/27/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We looked at Hondas, Mazdas and Toyotas. We finally chose the GMC Terrain based upon its size, design and most importantly it 22/32 gas mileage. I live in the South Carolina low country which is quite flat. I took the GMC on two trips to Florida on flat 4 lane easy roads. One to Tampa and one to Jacksonville from Hilton Head Island. Gas mileage to and from Tampa averaged 22-23 miles per gallon, not 32 miles per gallon. While on one trip I made various tests to determine that it is virtually impossible to get 32 miles per gallon. The closest you get is driving under 60 miles an hour on an easy Interstate with no A/C. City mileage is equally as terrible. Do not buy this for gas mileage.
700 miles ... Love it so far!
svrobs, 01/18/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
After 8 years in a minivan, needed to move on. Compared all available crossovers in the <$30,000 range, w/ focus on MPG. Averaging 22 MPG, mostly city. Looking forward to a road trip to test highway MPG. The cloth seats are very comfortable. Love the backup camera in the rear view mirror. Might have bought up a trim level if we'd had more information. Both 5'4" and 6'1" find driving, passenger and rear seats comfortable. Overall quite happy with our purchase ...
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cybergoatguy, 11/29/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I thought I was getting the same as everyone else when buying the 2011 Terrain, but looks like I've got the same issues and more - oil disappears (my service manager told me they were told by GM that there's a bug in the engine and it burns oil and they don't know why or how to resolve it - she told me to check and add oil every 1000kms). Also, my truck has 66000 kms, and it's been in the garage for two week periods twice in the last three months - I got it back yesterday and they've changed the tranmission (completely) and the timing belt. And other parts too many to mention. Lemon. I'm going to see what I can get from GM for "customer loyalty" and then trade it in.
Love my Terrain
Dan, 11/07/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my Terrain for 4 months now, and the more I drive it the more I fall in love with it. It's comfortable, and really makes me feel secure while on the road. The room in the backseat makes hauling passengers a breeze.
Back to Toyota!!!!
dsgarvey, 05/19/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2011 Terrain SLE-1, then had leather, DVD and sunroof added, just came out cheaper that way. Sunroof messed up within about six months, air condition stopped working around the same time in the middle of summer. The 4 cylinder is so under powered it's pathetic and makes the worst sounds when cranking up. Also here lately it's been dying after being started. Now the gas mileage, well it sucks! GMC must measure MPG alot different than I do, but I have never got close to 32 on the highway. The average with about 70% highway and 30% city stays at 19mpg. We are looking to getting back into a Toyota ASAP while this thing is still running.
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JWConaty, 08/10/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had nothing but problems with the navigation system & radio starting in year 2. GMC refused to fix it saying I was out of warranty. After a year of "working around the problem," GMC finally recalled the item. Fast-forward 1 year later and my car just passed 100k miles. The timing chain in the engine broke and damaged the engine. GMC acknowledged this is a problem with my model and even adjusted the warranty from 100k miles to 120k miles for this EXACT problem. However the adjustment only covers certain VIN's. GMC has now told me that it will cost $5k+ to replace the damaged engine in a car that is not even 4 years old yet. Not to mention I was just notified of 2 other recalls on my Terrain. That makes 3 recalls & 1 major non-recall repair in less than 4 years. I bought GMC because I wanted to buy American and GMC's/Chevy's are supposed to be quality automobiles. I might have considered owning another GMC/Chevy/Buick vehicle in the future if GMC would have just owned up to the problem and covered the repair. Needless to say I will never buy another GMC/Chevy/Buick automobile.
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Give the gas mileage some time!
mab13, 06/20/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have heard numerous complaints about the gas mileage. I will say, I was one of those people complaining until I took a recent trip and drove nearly 1,500 miles. At this point, I have 6,000 total miles on my Terrain and I can finally say, I AM getting the gas mileage advertised. Until my trip, I was lucky to get 24-26. I am now fairly steady at 29-31. Drove into work this morning (a 1-hour commute) at 30.6 the entire way. I was told to give it time but I was a nay sayer. I'm happy to say, it was true. After a good "break-in" period, my Terrain is getting gas mileage. Outside of that, I have no issues whatsoever with this vehicle. It's rugged in appearance and drives wonderfully!
Do not buy...
KPG, 08/17/2015
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Horrible!!! I have a 2011 GMC Terrain, it's been in the shop NUMEROUS times. I was just told the motor needs to be re-built. 3 years old and the motor needs to be re-built. It runs terrible, constantly knocks and is never fixed. It's been in the shop a total of 5 weeks since I've owned it. If you want a good, reliable vehicle, do NOT purchase a terrain. The service department tells me they keep most parts in stock because of so many problems. Not a good vehicle AT ALL.
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GMC Bombed on ths one!!!!
ava1969, 10/15/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Needed a larger vehicle so traded my car in Dec 2010 for a new 2011 Terrain. I have always loved GMC but this has made me reconsider. They REALLY BOMBED on this one...its a JOKE! Its been in the shop many times. 1) Gas mileage is straight out a lie. Cannot get the gas mileage they claim by going down hill with a tail wind. 2) Leather seat cover zipper ripped wthin first year, also, they contiinue to pull up and away from the seats. 3) Service airbag light goes on and off and has been "fixed" several times...lol. 4) Rear storage charging port comes out...again, "fixed" several times. 5) AC has complete mind of its own. Will be workng great then blows hot air. 6) stalls and wont start
Good pick
Glenview, 11/23/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought the SLT-2 4 banger AWD with all the options except NAV (why pay for NAV with the On-Star turn-by-turn feature). Traded a Honda Element AWD which we LOVED but needed a full 4- door CUV. The CR-V, Pilot etc. didn't fit the need nor the comfort of the GMC. Looked at all CUV's and SUV's including Honda's, Kia's, Hyundia's, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Subaru etc. All others either looked cheap (plastic) on the interior, had rough ride or was just too big (Flex, Traverse, Acadia etc). GM has a winner on their hands in the Equinox/Terrain brothers! Hope time will tell that it's as reliable as the Honda was!
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graygrandma, 09/03/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I agree with all the disappointing remarks regarding gas mileage. I don't care if it's the EPA or GMC - the public deserves the truth! My big worry now is that it's using oil. My car was showing 50+% life left before my oil change. The engine was making a loud noise and I took it to the dealer to find I had no oil showing on the dip stick. The check engine light NEVER came on! Since then my husband has consistantly checked the oil level and we have to keep adding oil in between oil changes. I have never had to do that with my vehicles. Anyone else using oil?
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kristarc, 09/27/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My husband and I researched many vehicles before deciding the Terrain was the best SUV for our needs without sucking our wallet dry. I have owned the Terrain for a month now. My daily driving is mostly highway and I am only getting about 23 miles a gallon. I didn't expect to get 32 but I did expect more than this. The vehicle also shifts hard and jerky. I think GMC needs to review their claims of great gas mileage before many others are misled. They also owe myself and thousands of other people gas cards!!
Don’t buy this car
Mrs.Sweazer, 01/30/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got this lemon from CarMax in 2017 engine went out 3 months after purchasing. It burns oil needs a Cadillac converter and a 02 sensor. The car is no good the engines go out in these cars
Terrible purchase. GM Scams!
CJH, 03/01/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used with 90,000 miles on it. Needed something bigger as I was having my first child. Liked that it was advertised with great gas mileage (also a lie. Usually got around 17-19mpg on a 4 cylinder?). Immediately realized the mistakes I made. The car was going through oil like a beast. Needed I’ll change every thousand miles. Come to find out, it was almost every Terrain and equinox of this year. Drive the car to 110,000 and the engine seized due to excess oil consumption. And they know it wasn’t my fault because some lawyers just won a multi million dollar class action lawsuit Against them due to faulty piston rings causing this. Contacted GM after I got the engine diagnosis from firestone. Was told “if we can help, we’re gonna need the diagnosis from a certified dealer”. So spent another $150 for the diagnosis just for them to tell me the same thing and that they can’t help AND the replacement would be $10,000! Absolutely furious. Still owed on the loan for a car I only got 20k miles out of, and they offer no assistance at all whatsoever. Never ever purchasing a GM vehicle sharing. Horrible company. Put a family out of 10,000.
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alaska, 10/15/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love my new car! rides great very fun to drive! would recommend this car to everyone!
Back to American
Moon, 10/19/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 Terrain after driving Hondas for almost 18 years. Didn't like the style of the CR-V and Pilot was too bulky. Get lots of compliments on the style of the Terrain and interior quality is very good. Picked this over Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac. Price was right so time to give American cars another look. So far, so good.
15k later
tim4711, 06/26/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2010 SLE 1 Terrain. I couldn't be happier. Unlike some other unlucky owners my Terrain has performed exactly to spec. My mileage(If I drive under 65mph) hovers right around 27mpg. If I drive over 70 then I get around 24mpg. Around town I am getting 18-20 Mpg. The only issue I have had is my lumbar bladder needed to be replaced. Of course this was a typical GM design error meaning that the replacement was much better. All in all I have no complaints. It's a nice 4cyl. car. For those of you that don't know about the ecotech engine. Try cruising at about 75. I think you might be surprised at how the car feels:)
Expensive lawn ornament
Donette , 02/28/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 75000 miles the timing jumped causing a total engine failure. To replace the motor and pay for labor will cost more than the book value of the vehicle. I bought it used and though I could show the records from the time I bought it, GMC won't bother because I don't have paperwork from the original owner. Not impressed at all. I do NOT recommend buying this vehicle
Terrainiffic!
GMC Lover, 11/26/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Looked at all the Smaller SUVs on the market and the Terrain offered by far the most bang for my bucks! The front design is beautiful, rear is a bit dull but good looking. Comfort surprised me, lots of leg room and the kids love the rear reclining seats. My opinion, its Terrainiffic!
Headliner
sls12, 05/21/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2011 Terrain for 8 months, the headliner came down in first 3 months, they tried to fix by placing in new magnets. This did not work, the headliner was down by the time I got home from the dealership. They then ordered a new complete headliner, installed this a month ago, and it is down again. This has taken 4 trips to have this worked on with another trip next week to start again. This is very frustrating and time consumming. Other than this, I do enjoy driving even though it is a little slow. If the headliner is not resolved this time I would never purchase another GMC product. Not worth the aggravation on a new car.
My most favorite vehicle yet
debsop, 03/04/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned quite a few cars in my 40 years of driving and I am loving my 2011 Terrain the most. My husband and I are probably a salesman's worse nightmare when it comes to going over every detail, however the Terrain excels at all and for the price you can drive the vehicle loaded up with a more comfortable ride than the Cadillac version. We test drove both and I found the Cadillac to wallow on the road, struggle and scream on the highway for lack of power and the Terrain is as smooth as silk. I've owned Grand Ams, Mustangs, Firebirds, Monte Carlos and bang for buck this is as close to I'm probably going to get to an Escalade. Can't think of a thing I'd like to add to it.
Love this SUV
hailtopitt, 05/28/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My family decided on Terrain because we wanted something smaller than our gas guzzling crew cab truck. We went with the Terrain SLE-1 because it has a great safety rating, had all of the features that we wanted, and our local dealership is very well regarded. So far, we are not disappointed. The four cylinder is nothing spectacular, but it does the job in a very hilly area. Driving in eco mode, we get less than the listed mpg, but we typically see 20/25/30 for city, combined and highway. The interior is extremely comfortable, and the cabin is well designed. We love the sliding back bench as well.
2011 terrain terrible
Tee, 06/14/2019
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I have ever owned would never go with a GMC again and once you buy it the dealer doesn’t want to help with a thing everything that could go wrong has new engine new transmission and still has issues
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A disgrace
Very angry, 09/24/2018
updated 10/03/2019
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle in April 2018 and here it is September 2018 and I have had it repaired 4 times it has stopped on me multiple times while in the middle of driving with all three of my children in traffic. I have had the water pump replaced and 2 sensors replaced. This vehicle will get you and your family killed from it randomly stopping while driving anywhere.... 😡😡😡
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Avoid This Vehicle
Ron Hutchinson, 01/18/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wish I had known about this website before purchasing a 2011 GMC Terrain. This thing is a lemon. I bought it at the end of June 2017. I made two trips from Southern Ilinois to North Carolina. I also made one trip to Nashville, TN. These long-distance trips were relatively uneventful. Ever since then it's been one problem after another. The Accelerator sensor needed to be replaced. Then the throttle body went bad which made the engine go into 'Reduced Power Mode.' That means you limp along at 20 mph. After cleaning the throttle body,(easy to remove in the 4 cylinder) it would drive around town with no problem. But on the highway, it would go into reduced power mode. If you pull over, shut the engine off, wait a minute or two and restart it, it would be fine for a short while and do it all over again. The dealer wanted $400.00 to replace the Throttle Body, but I found one for less than half that and replaced it myself. Then the catalytic converter went bad. At least GM warrantied that, but while replacing it, they found the exhaust manifold was cracked. I'm waiting for a phone call to find out if the extended warranty I purchased will cover that. One word about the extended warranties the dealerships offer, DON'T. They aren't worth the paper they're printed on. On a positive note, we get around 30 mpg highway and an average 23 mpg for both city and highway.
Criminal MPG Advertising!!!!
fathero3, 08/05/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have never written a review before but feel obligated to warn others of my mistake. I bought my 2011 GMC Terrain in Dec 2010. As of August 2011, I have put close to 20K miles on my vehicle...mostly all highway mileage due to outside sales. After extensive research on this vehicle, and others in its class, I went with the Terrain for the advertised highway MPG. I read all of the reviews that explicitly pointed out that the mileage fell short. I assumed that if it fell short of the 32 MPG around 26-28 MPG, that's still great. I have done everything possible to only get 22-23 MPG at best...at that is in the "ECO" mode. I've developed OCD watching instantaneous fuel economy. Terrible!
Horrible MPG
mea5, 05/08/2013
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Dealer claimed 22 city and 32 HWY and I have never gotten better than 23 MPG and that was on a road trip with all highway driving. I only purchased this car because of the MPG. I would never have purchased had I know GMC lied about the MPG. I typicalley average 18-20 MPG with city and highway driving combined.