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2 out of 5 stars

A thirsty beast!

Doolind6, 03/20/2019
updated 04/06/2021
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

We bought a 2012 GMC Terrain used with 32000 miles on it. It was fine until about 90000 miles and we noticed a clattering sound and I checked the oil, it was LOW!! More than 2 quarts low. I added the oil and in 3 weeks it was low again, added some more and the same thing happened. I started keeping a record of when I added oil and it came to about every 700 miles, this is not acceptable! I have never owned a vehicle that has used that much oil and I’ve owned some real clunkers! Took it to a mechanic and he put an oil additive in the engine which seem to help some. The oil lasts a little longer but still not good. Update: still have the car with 162000 miles on it but as soon as we get some money it’s gone!

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5 out of 5 stars

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)
2 of 2 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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4 out of 5 stars

nice vehicle on overall quality. Poor fuel mileage

chris beach, 01/24/2018
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The fuel mileage of this vehicle is very incorrect. Rated at 22/32. The best I can get is 22 on the road.

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4 out of 5 stars

I loved my car!

thomas Stafford, 04/14/2016
2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The vehicle was a pleasure to drive. It was cheap to keep. Got good gas mileage. Too bad it was totaled in an accident.

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2012 gmc terrain slt 2

Joseph Evans, 08/31/2016
2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle..comfortable ride,roomy,good options

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