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Used 2018 GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A) Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Uncomfortable POS

Jay Wilcox, Saint Paul, MN, 07/28/2019
GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is a fleet vehicle from my company and have no choice but to put up with it. I have had 8 recalls. I’ve put 30,000 miles on it last year and the seats are so uncomfortable and sit at a weird angle it drives me crazy. I’m sure it’s bad craftsmanship based on everything else. How could an engineer come up with such a horrible seat and seating position. Do we really need 4” bucket seats on a vehicle not much more powerful than my lawnmower? I’m pleading with my company to get rid of it. It’s so bad I may quit over it. It’s that bad. DON’T BIY ONE OF THESE!!!!!

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2 out of 5 stars

No Shifter Kills the Sale

Jake, Hilton Head Island, SC, 11/29/2018
GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 20 people found this review helpful

Whoever came up with the "out of direct sight" push button transmission should find another job. The dealer explains that women complained to GM because they could not put their bag closer to them.....so whala- lets get rid of the gear shift lever and give women more space for the bag. Standard gear shifts for triptronic or similar D-2-1 transmissions add a level of enjoyment to a normally boring auto transmission. Eliminating a simple gearshift guarantees lost sales to men and women who prefer to use a gear shift for downshifting, especially up and down mountain roads, and especially parking in tight spaces. Going to check out the new Santa Fe.

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5 out of 5 stars

GMC Terrain - BEST IN CLASS

Larry, Cary, NC, 04/06/2019
GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

For comfort, luxury, styling, and performance; this is the best SUV in its class, bar none. Unbelievable gas mileage, averaging 36 mpg with over 11K miles of driving.

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2 out of 5 stars

The quality is not there , I traded out of it !

Edmunds, Barataria, LA, 09/14/2018
updated 03/18/2019
GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful

Ride ok

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1 out of 5 stars

A glitchy computer on wheels

Sandy, Tucson, AZ, 06/30/2023
GMC Terrain SLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We had a 1999 GMC Jimmy that I loved. I drove it until the wheels fell off. It was the most reliable car we have ever owned. So we bought a new 2018 Terrain SLE to replace the Jimmy. GMC lost credibility with this modern version of an Edsel. The visors are too small so glare is a constant problem. Neither my 6 ft 2" husband or myself can use the visor effectively. The console is set too high it's difficult for the driver to use the console. The ride is poor and the arm rests are so minimal that I need foam rubber pillows left in the car for longer trips than around town. The front end is boxy and I can't see well enough down to safely navigate obstacles. The number of curbs and parking lot barriers I've hit because I can't see far enough down over the nose. The car windows are positioned so it's difficult to merge into traffic. There is a huge blind spot on the driver's side. This car has been towed into the dealer five times in four years. Once again this week the car lurched and a "Service Engine" light came on. I immediately pulled into a commercial parking lot as the car warning came up "Power to engine reduced" warning came on. I hate this car. No one should be forced to drive a lemon. We only have 40,000 miles driven but I'm afraid to drive this car outside the city. The interior is cramped & I am limited on hauling d/t the smaller rear cargo area. The only positive is the great gas mileage. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy.

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