Used 2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2.4 ecotec is a scam
Paul, Grove City, OH, 11/22/2015
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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My Gas Mileage Experience
prbart1, Aurora, IL, 06/20/2011
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.
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Gas Mileage Is Terrible
mjhow, New York, NY, 06/27/2011
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, Simi Valley, CA, 01/18/2011
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 ...
Don't Bother
JWConaty, Toms River, NJ, 08/10/2015
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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