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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  Junk Parts in Car and Junk Manufacture - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By exec17 - August 15 - 2:38 pm

  do not buy this vehicle. I am over 60 and have had over 30 cars in my life. this one is the WORST as to mechanical problems. I bought two of these, one for me and one for my educator daughter. Bottom line: this car gets terrible gas mileage, lucky to get 19 on the interstate. It loses oil that "vanishes" such as all oil gone after 4,000 miles- bone dry. and out of oil after oil change and 1500 miles. Brake job after 20K miles. Replace S belt after 20K miles. I have NEVER had a car that has lost oil like this, even "oil burners" never a brake job after 20K miles, should go 40K. and NEVER EVER loss of the sperpentine belt. and I am absolutely certain that problems will continue and more come

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  BAD BAD FUEL ECONOMY - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By aray5 - May 28 - 6:15 pm

  Do not "presume" that you will get anywhere near the sticker mpg with your Terrain. You wont. Our sticker showed 22-32 and we get 23.8. GMC is not "playing fair" by having EPA conduct the fuel tests so that lawsuits are avoided. Apparantly the only way to get close to 32 mpg is by driving between 48-60mph on a flat or slightly sloping downward road...If you are plagued by poor fuel economy with your Terrain, I urge you to call GMC and your GMC dealer and voice your complaint!

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  Great Little Truck! - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By janebryson - March 24 - 6:16 pm

  Practical, safe, comfortable, and good looking!! My kids and I love this vehicle so far!!

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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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  2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe, Great except gas mileage. - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By rkaydc - January 27 - 12:01 pm

  When purchasing this car last year the mileage was listed at 18-26 mpg. It barely gets 19 mpg, and so far its never met 20 mpgs. In this day and age its terrible that we cant be getting at least 25 mpgs

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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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  Be careful when you buy this vehicle! - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By cnorborg - October 8 - 3:54 pm

  Overall I like my Terrain, love my dealer, but definitely not a fan of GM. The terrain is a small SUV, does ok for a dog owner like me, not a fan of the seats not folding fully flat. The leather seats get a bit warm and it drives a bit stiff. The AC struggles to get the car cold when its hot outside, a bit undersized for the type of vehicle for living in a desert like Albuquerque. My biggest complaint stems from something I noticed and mentioned to the dealer the first time I took the car in for an oil change. The color backup camera is 99% of the time showing up B&W. In dealing with GM, I find they are simply trying to make excuses and not fix the problem. They say its "as designed"

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  Great Car! - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By jlbigguy - August 28 - 8:29 pm

  Have my 2012 Terrain for 1 week now, and after 900 miles I am impressed. Getting 30.5 mpg on the highway, and overall average is 27mpg. This is with ECO mode on. Very smooth and quiet ride, no wind noise at all. The car feels solid, and is very comfortable (premium cloth seats). I have more room then in my old 2004 Pontiac Montana, and I am 66" tall. Can hardly tell the engine is running when at idle. Very pleased with my purchase.

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  Poor fuel economy - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By owner13 - August 20 - 3:07 pm

  Actual mileage much less than advertised. 27-28(on a good day) hghway, 15-16 in town. Poorer than the usual poor visibiity found in SUVs.

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  Great little SUV! - 2012 GMC Terrain
  By dalerex - April 18 - 6:07 pm

  I have had my 2012 Terrain for less than three weeks now and simply love it. For the price, it is a quality vehicle.