GMC Terrain FWD

20102026 · 40 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
24
Best
32

The GMC Terrain FWD has been tested by the EPA across 40 different configurations spanning model years 2010 through 2026. Over this period, the Terrain FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 32 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,200262827MPG
2025
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,200262827MPG
2024
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
2023
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
2022
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2021
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
2020
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,200263027MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
2019
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,150263028MPG
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdDiesel
$2,550283932MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
2018
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdRegular
$2,150263028MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdDiesel
$2,550283932MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,400213125MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,300223126MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,300223126MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172420MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,300223126MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,300223126MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172420MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,300223126MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172420MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172420MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
27
2025
27
2024
26
2023
26
2022
27
2021
27
2020
27
2019
32
2018
32
2017
25
2016
26
2015
26
2014
26
2013
26
2012
26
2011
26
2010
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Terrain FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC Terrain FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC Terrain grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
991
Total Deaths
463

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.9%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
11.2%
DUI Involved
12.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
11%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes153
Fatalities
86
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes161
Fatalities
77
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes158
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2020
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2019
Fatal Crashes84
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2018
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2017
Fatal Crashes71
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2016
Fatal Crashes68
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.28
2015
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2014
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.48

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
5
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
2
2010
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory