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2025 GMC Terrain: common problems and reliability
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13 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Terrain?The 2025 GMC Terrain has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag active air grill malfunction: on 2025 models, dysfunctional active air grill causes constant check engine light and disables remote start, with dealerships reportedly stating no fix is available.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 GMC Terrain vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Terrain?
Across the 17 Terrain model years we track, complaint volume runs from 35 (2021) to 397 (2011). With 13 complaints, the 2025 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
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.
- IsolatedActive Air Grill Malfunction
On 2025 models, dysfunctional active air grill causes constant check engine light and disables remote start, with dealerships reportedly stating no fix is available.
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 2025 ranks against the rest.
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