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Good if you can afford the work it'll need!
GoodbyeTerrain, 04/12/2023
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pros: I think it's a pretty attractive car and has plenty of space inside. When it's running well, it's a good car. It let me drive it for a long time with the check engine light on.... until it didn't anymore (the light was due to an old error - I wasn't totally neglecting it). Cons: Had to have the rear main seal replaced; timing chain issues or whatever it's called; lots of recalls; previous owner had a new engine put in (unbeknownst to me when I bought it); windows don't roll up very well when you're accelerating (have to slow down and give it a helping hand to get up); replaced battery twice in the 4 years I've owned it; not sure what the issue is now, but after putting about $2500 in repairs into it, I'm ready to trade it. It's dying when it comes to a complete stop now, and I just don't have the time to get it fixed anymore. Shame, too, because it's such a good looking vehicle.
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Lemon with oil consuming engine!!!!
Alex Johnson, 08/18/2022
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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A judge in Florida ruled in 2020 against GMC that the GMC Terrain with its junk Ecotech engine burns oil due to faulty piston rings! buy at your own risk!
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Kapn, 08/09/2022
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I have a 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4 cylinder. I purchased it used from a private seller at 135,500. It's now at 146,000, and I have had to replace the cam sensors and the code came back to replace them again, so I Googled it and replaced my intake and exhaust solenoid and haven't had 1 problem since. I also replaced my battery and front struts. I've had alot cars and all of them needed work done and had problems over time. I love my car and hope it last many many more miles.
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SOLD!! Best SUV I ever owned!
RMT, 03/04/2020
updated 09/06/2022
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 Terrain SLE-1 with the V6 engine (NOT a 4 cylinder as I was forced to enter in the dropdown), FWD and a towbar, no sunroof , no bells and whistles. One owner, basically no passengers. Have towed two different boats for long distances. Have had absolutely NO problems with the SUV, just oil changes and tires. Comfortable, good looking seats, best radio I have had in any car/SUV, including a 2019! SOLD!!
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Joseph Evans, 08/31/2016
2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle..comfortable ride,roomy,good options
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