Overview & Reviews

For 2012, the GMC Terrain gets a standard touchscreen audio interface that can be paired through Bluetooth audio streaming to Internet-based services like Pandora and Stitcher (late availability). Lane departure warning and forward collision alert are also now available as options.

• Roomy backseat
• Good fuel economy.
• Strong crash test scores
• Sophisticated ride
• Quiet and attractive cabin
• Plenty of standard and optional features

• Compromised visibility
• Cargo space could be more generous
• Numb steering.

User Reviews:

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  Transmission Jerks when putting it in reverse - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By AF - July 20 - 9:55 am

  I have the 2012 GMC Terrain and for the last few years it sporadically jerks/kicks/slips when I first put it in reverse to drive out of the garage. Its not consistent so the dealer cant diagnose it and it never does it when I try to show it to someone. Ive been told that this isnt a problem, but it still makes me nervous. Other than that, I love the Terrain!

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  Message board..engine light issues...no solution - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By kb72210 - June 23 - 10:41 pm

  I bought my Terrain in June 2012. The first year was good nothing out of the ordinary with regular maintenance. As the end of the second year approached I started having random engine light, Stabili Trak messages appearing. I am on my 4th service call with the dealership. The last time 2 months ago they kept my vehicle for one week and found nothing they could repair. The first time they diagnosed a carbon build-up which they cleaned for a fee, the second time nothing could be found, the 3rd time nothing and today I could not drive much above 55 mph on the highway. The car was sluggish and seemed to have no pick-up. I felt like it would stall any minute. I did stall eventually. Frustrated!!!

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  Air bags failed to deploy - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By ronin15 - April 24 - 8:20 am

  Ran off road, hit a tree... received a concussion as head "bounced" off steering wheel. If bags had deployed, would not have been knocked out via striking head and perhaps I could have avoided massive damage to vehicle and 2 days in hospital.

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  Terrain Problems - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By shirleyl - December 28 - 12:04 pm

  I bought my new terrain in May 2012 after just having it a short time the navigation screen would go very dim and then bright. I took it to dealership more than once, they did not know why or how to fix it after trying several times. I contacted GMC corporate about the problem. It is still not fixed. I stopped taking it to dealership because if they cant fix it why take it in. Now I have another problem. My ck engine light coming on. Took it to dealership, it is a random misfire, they dont know why or how to fix it. Its in there for 2nd time in one wk I now have the gen mgr involved- I refuse to get stuck with a lemon. I have a loaner vehicle

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  LOVE IT except for the transmission jerks. - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By jtapp1 - March 15 - 11:36 pm

  Weve had our Terrain for 6 months. Always have been a loyal GM customer. The Terrain stole our hearts when we decided to purchase a new vehicle. Its sharp. Inside and out. LOVE the interior and all the cool features. There is one problem......transmission slips/jerks. I have 9,000 miles on it. When I took it into the dealership they had a "transmission" specialist come out to talk to me. I explained the jerking/slipping and he urged me to take him for a drive. The entire time instead of observing the ride he explained to me that it was just the "engine recharging" because of the eco motor. I call BS. It seems to be getting worse. Anyone else had this issue??

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  DO NOT BUY FOR FUEL ECONOMY - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By lakegirl2003 - December 29 - 8:04 pm

  I originally bought a V6 Terrain which got around 25mpg. It was totaled so then I bought a V4 thinking I would get at least 27mpg which I would be satisfied with since it is a SUV. I get between 22-24mpg with the V4. I take 70miles of interstate and drive 75mph to work. Extremely disappointed the first day of work with my new Terrain then I thought well maybe it needs broken in. It also is a loud idle engine like a almost ticking sound. The dealership checked it out and said it sounds like a V4. I have problems with the transmission sticking at 3rpms for a long time then it decides to shift up. My back up camera has blanked out about 4 times. Besides that it is very nice vehicle.

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  Excellent Car...but, tranny problems - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By desertguyphx - January 15 - 8:26 pm

  I like everything about this car. Great design, interior and exterior, comfortable and great handling.

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  I Love It!!! - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By ewag41 - December 30 - 2:30 pm

  Have always liked the Terrain look, ordered 2012 New in 2011, received on time, dealership very honest on pricing and reviewing options on vehicle before delivering. Courtesy Chevrolet -Kingsport, TN. AWD- 4 cyl. Like sound of engine and the shifting. Years ago you got this effect with a pure STICK. Has a manual option, comes in handy on downgrades and when coming to a stop. AWD handles good on curvy roads. On trip to N.Y. got 26.8, which is good. Used ECO all the time. Steering is very good once you adapt to the electric format. Very steady on highway, does not wander. Room:Well I am able to haul the same stuff I use to haul with my Trail Blazer, but with better MPG- way better::