The 2024 GMC Terrain has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag severe engine problems — includes rapid oil consumption (burning a full reservoir within 50 miles), cylinder misfires, piston damage, and complete engine failure requiring replacement, often under 100,000 miles. linked to the 2.4l engine (2010-2017) and 1.5l turbo engine in later models. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
45
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 GMC Terrain vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
power train
19
engine
11
fuel/propulsion system
10
electrical system
6
service brakes
3
Recalls affecting the 2024 Terrain
structure:body:door
Campaign 23V869000
General 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. H
Severe engine problems — Includes rapid oil consumption (burning a full reservoir within 50 miles), cylinder misfires, piston damage, and complete engine failure requiring replacement, often under 100,000 miles. Linked to the 2.4L engine (2010-2017) and 1.5L turbo engine in later models. Frequency: very frequent.
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. Frequency: very frequent.
Electrical system failures — Includes vehicles dying completely while stopped, losing all power, battery saver mode errors, and problematic auto-start/stop systems. Difficulty diagnosing root cause (alternator, starter, battery). Frequency: very frequent.
Check Engine Light / Emission System Faults — Recurrent codes including P0411 (secondary air injection), P0011 (camshaft timing), P305DF, and P305E. Often leads to expensive repairs like EGR cooler, exhaust manifold, and solenoid replacements. Frequency: recurrent.
Diesel-specific failures — For the diesel variant, reports of failed EGR coolers, catalytic converters burning through, and long parts wait times. Frequency: isolated but severe.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Terrain.
Typical used price
Used Terrain listings typically run $16,788–$31,239 across 2011 to 2026 model years.