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3 out of 5 stars

Did NOT hold its value

Jon, 01/09/2020
2017 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I leased a new 2017 GMC Terrain and just turned it in. Was thinking about buying it out for the residual price but was upside down on it by around $4K. Not a great choice. Thank goodbess for leasing.

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst gm product

Hnausa , 12/05/2022
2017 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is the worst gm I've ever owned, nothing but headaches. Doors freezing shut heavy oil consumption totally garbage and dumping it as soon as possible next year

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2 out of 5 stars

Good if you like costly repairs.

Barry O, 11/27/2023
2017 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I like the driving experience but hate the unreliable engine, had to have it towed 3 times , the last time cost me over $3500. Timing chain snapped causing bent valves….only 60.000 miles. Worst vehicle I ever had.

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5 out of 5 stars

Unlike me, getting younger by the mile!

Dave D, 07/23/2024
2017 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

@017... our third Terrain. Love it 165K miles and my wife drives 100/day. never expected to keep it this long.................

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent suv

Terry , 07/26/2024
2017 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Super running vehicle

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1 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE VEHICLE

Bianca , 09/10/2024
2017 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle and it was the worst mistake EVER. It's had transmission, engine, battery and alternator issues. I've had to have engine work done multiple times, just in the last 2 years have spent almost $9k on repairs. Finally just got rid of it. I just couldn't keep putting more money into it.

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5 out of 5 stars

So far, so great

M.O., 10/05/2024
2017 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had my GMC, which I purchased new, almost 8 years this December. It's been an absolutely awesome car for me in terms of comfort and reliability, as well as the affordability of the price I purchased it for. I haven't had one single problem in the last almost 8 years. Certainly, that will eventually change, but I could not be happier that it's given me zero problems in 8 whole years. It's also SO roomy and very, very comfortable, even for plus sized or tall individuals.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Michelle, 06/05/2025
2017 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love the look of the truck it rides smooth and looks sexy that's all I know right now only had the truck for 2 weeks and as you know nothing goes wrong in two weeks oh the one thing I would like to say is the rust I have seen other 2017s and they rust in the same spot in the front quarters on both sides now it's not alot of rust but it's rust I had mine fixed I will get back to you all after a few months of having the truck

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1 out of 5 stars

I wanted to really like this suv

Travel CNA , 12/10/2022
2017 GMC Terrain SLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought with the intent to “trade up” but before even driving off the lot my check engine light came on. The first week I had it it died twice on me due to a “bad battery” (I’m suspect it was something else but I’m not the expert). For a suv I expected more horse power, just overall more. Connectivity with my iPhone sucks and has gotten worse. Other random electric related glitches or twitches that have resolved themselves after a few days from happening. It brake checks me when I use cruise control with absolutely nothing in front of me!! Terrible pick up on the highway. It is a smooth ride with a nice interior, I have leather seats. All this with less than 4 months of ownership. If it didn’t brake check me I’d stick it out but it’s the main reason I’m trading or selling back as soon as I can.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever owned !

Rob , 04/15/2023
2017 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

V6 has great pick up. Breezed through the Appalachain Mts a couple years ago. Spacious front and back seats. Someone 7" tall could easily fit! Handles great in the snow. Just over 70k miles no issues at all. Highly recommend !!

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