Used 2012 GMC Terrain SUV Consumer Reviews
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Very Nice Vehicle - No Complaints
Alan D., 05/21/2016
updated 11/25/2019
2012 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have a 2012 STL-1 and couldn't be happier. It has more than 119,000 miles on it and not one serious mechanical issue. We had one check engine light issue. It was a minor repair costing less than $100.00. We've never had to add oil between changes. As far as fuel mileage, we average 26.6 overall, 22 in town and 29.8 on the highway at 68 MPH, our normal highway speed. In town, we don't make jack-rabbit starts and approach stop signs slowly. Also, dealers, no matter the company, are required to use the EPA fuel mileage estimates. They test these cars with no passengers, no wind resistance, no A/C with no stops and starts. Chances of getting the published fuel mileage is very unlikely. The dealership isn't lying, in most cases. They just report the EPA findings. The car is comfortable and a pleasure to drive. Everything has worked as it should from day one. A far as those folks who complain about the turning radius, "mushy" brakes and relatively slow acceleration ... did you not drive the vehicle first? If so, you should have noticed these things before your purchase. If you didn't test drive it, then you have no one to blame but yourself. Our dealer let us test drive for about 15 miles, part in town, part on the highway. Of course, you would have had no idea about the oil consumption issues several folks have mentioned. That would not be your fault. We are very pleased with our Terrain. And no, I am not in anyway connected to General Motors. This is the first General Motors product I have owned since a 1960 Chevy station wagon I bought in 1974. Here's wishing everyone the best of luck with their GMC Terrain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's been about a year since I did the initial survey (above). The only thing different from what we said back then is we did have to have a right-rear wheel bearing replaced. But, that's not unusual at 126,600 miles. We have spent less than $500.00 in repairs since we bought it. Still very, very happy with it! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: At 141,00 miles, we had to have the engine rebuilt, which was close to $3000.00. But the car runs great afterwards. The 4-cylinder engine is known to have timing chain issues around 85,000 - 1000,000. That was the beginning of the need for a rebuild ... but not necessarily the only reason. Nonetheless, we now have a rebuilt engine with fewer than 500 miles on it and we're still happy with the car. The only real issue we have with it is how quickly the resale value drops. Other than that ... no real complaints.
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AWD 4 CYL 2014
oldirongut, 05/28/2014
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
When I saw the size of the vehicle with the 4cyl. plus AWD I was skepital about performance Of Couse! First Things, K & N Air Filter, next , Mobil One at 500 Miles, Interior is gorgeous, Performance, 23 City, 27. Hwy. Complaint...Wish it had more ground clearance for snow. Plus...Everything, Nice Mfg. Effort
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Use oil and fuel, over and over and over and over
Anthony LaGrasta, 10/16/2015
updated 04/20/2018
2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for MPG, only to find out it does't get anywhere near the rating, 30% less than rated. What's more it also uses oil at an insane rate; 1 quart per 1,000 miles, no exaggeration. If that wasn't enough, complaints to GM went unanswered. How could they ignore such claims? Come to find out, they knew of this problem, but never mentioned or acknowledged it, so disappointed. Wish we could just get out from under this, get our money back, start fresh. $30,000 down the drain. Now at 80k; replaced rings/pistons, transmission, exhaust manifold, fuse box, cat, master cylinder 2x, lower control arms, stabilizer end links, radiator, and other various smaller items. Help…
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thirsty for oil!
Shirley Woerner, 12/24/2017
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The 2012 Terrain had a lot of issues with the engine burning oil. I have had such issues that I had to have the oil looked at or changed at every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. Not happy with the dealer's service department having to put new pistons and rings in the engine. That was a complete tear down. We still have to watch the oil level. And now the exhaust system has a hole in it!!!!!!!!!! It only has 78,000 miles on it now as I type this in. First time I took it in, It was 3 quarts low!!! The engine sounded like and old washing machine when I started it up. Not happy with my Terrain at all. Love the body style, but that's about all I like about this vehicle.
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Will not buy American again
jclablanc, 07/25/2014
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful
So I again trusted the american Manufacture to my demise. I have owned Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and BMW. The only vehicles I have not had problems with are the freaking Japanese vehicles, which really pisses me off. Why can we the American people not make a solid vehicle that can be reliable. Every American Vehicle I have owned did not last 30k miles without some type of issue. My latest Toyota has 112k miles with no issues to date owned for 8 years now. This piece of trash, unreliable Terrain I have had for 11 months been in for 3 Engine Lights. Its gets no where near the gas mileage stated, 23mpg on free way stated 31 ha!