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2024 GMC Terrain: common problems and reliability
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49 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Terrain?The 2024 GMC Terrain has 49 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission issues: includes stalling, failure to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear, violent jerking, and complete failure limiting speed to 20 mph (32 km/h). reported across model years including 2016, 2020, and 2024.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 GMC Terrain vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Terrain?
Across the 17 Terrain model years we track, complaint volume runs from 35 (2021) to 397 (2011). With 49 complaints, the 2024 Terrain sits below the model's median of 185.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Terrain
structure:body:door
Campaign 23V869000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. Owners of newer models (2022+) report positive experiences with basic maintenance and no major issues up to 70,000 miles, describing the vehicle as comfortable and feature-rich.
- Very frequentTransmission issues
Includes stalling, failure to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear, violent jerking, and complete failure limiting speed to 20 mph (32 km/h). Reported across model years including 2016, 2020, and 2024.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Terrain. See the full Terrain owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Terrain listings typically run $15,277–$25,712.
Other Terrain model years
Compare every Terrain year side by side to see how 2024 ranks against the rest.
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