2012 GMC Terrain Reviews

It's reliable. But high mileage. It runs great without any problems. It is 4-cylinder SUV, so I save a lot on gas. I just fixed the catalytic converter which was the only major problem I had since I acquired it used in 2014. I am the second owner, and it still looks brand new. The upkeep and service records are all on hand. I enjoy my terrain. The best feature about my vehicle is the way it looks. For a mid size SUV, it looks better than other models by other companies. It has a sleek look, all American muscle built. It looks better than the ford explorer, and the Chevy equinox. I am thinking of getting another vehicle but I will never consider selling my terrain.

This car has been really awesome. The only problems I have experienced is a problem with the sensors on the tires. The car drives smooth and oil changes are easy. Overall maintenance has been simple. It easily fits my family of four. Though it would not fit anyone between the car seats unless they are very small. The back has plenty of room to haul whatnots. The seats lay down and I was able to fit a small couch in the back! I feel very safe driving this vehicle because it has air bags everywhere.

The only issue I had was when I first got it, 2 failed starts without any error message in the computer when read at the dealership. Never happened again. Otherwise, very economical with a 4 cylinder, so great mileage for a crossover. Comfortable ride. Nice leather seats, heated and great AC/Heating system. No vents in back, but cools/warms the space well. Wish it was just a little bigger sometimes, ended up buying a roof rack for some more cargo room. Interface is very app-oriented, but easy to interact with. I did not do the navigation package, but like the sound system in the trim selection. I got black on black with some standard rims. It's a great looking car in my opinion, some don't like the business! I love the front end, looks badass. Back seats split 70/30% to open up the entire back for larger cargo items.

I like my terrain a lot. I bought it used from a family member at 122k miles and it drives like a charm. It is only 2wd which did deter me at first but going from a mid-size sedan to the terrain in the winter time was a game changer. I do not even realize that it is not all wheel drive. It is getting to the point where normal maintenance like wheel bearings need to be replaced but I have no other complaints about the car. I am a pretty short person and there are a few so called “blind spots” that are a little annoying but you just have to be more aware of what’s going on around you. As of right now I am pretty sure it will go beyond 200k miles.

I had an oil consumption problem that resulted in lots of other issues with my vehicle including it shutting down during idle and when backing up at low speeds that had to be fixed. My vehicle does not have air vents in the backseat which makes it hot for my child during rides. It also does not have navigation or even the capability of navigation. I do like that it has leather seats and they are heated. I also like the sun roof and that it has remote start.

We live our GMC terrain. We bought it used last year. It has the spirit seats in it which are very durable and kids friendly. I love the room we have. It does not seemed boxed in. Sound system is awesome. Honestly we wanted a truck at first but when we saw this vehicle we live the versatility. Put your back seat down and it is as good at hauling as a truck. It is very good in gas too. I like the fact that it tells you if you lose tire pressure or something else is going on with your vehicle steering and driving are a breeze. It does not seem like you are driving a SUV. It is great for grandkids. We have plenty of room for them and still can haul stuff in the back. I would give my GMC terrain a high rank if 5/5.

My particular model has no fast take off. I feel like when I am taking off at a light, it takes forever to get to speed, also when merging onto highways. The vehicle is very comfortable and has a lot of room for people and luggage if you are going to the airport. I took the car over from my father when he passed, not knowing there were issues. The brakes get worn down fast, & there seems to be an issue with maybe the pump because when the car idles, it shakes. Overall a decent car, but wouldn't have been my first choice.

I have a GMC terrain 2012. This vehicle has a handful of great things about it. The radio works great. There are many options you can choose from, such as Bluetooth, FM radio, am radio, USB. There are many USB outlets to charge electronics. This car is perfect size for a group of friends or family. There’s plenty of space to store things too. This car is very good on gas. There’s an eco option, which helps save gas. I love the color of my GMC. It can come in so many colors.

I really love my GMC terrain! It is a wonderful car for my little family of three and two little pups. Since I have owned this vehicle I have not had any issues. It is very comfortable and is great for road trips or just day to day driving. I am a mom of one so a car seat fits great in the back bucket seat, but more than one car seat would be crowded. The back is very spacious and fits our stroller and is perfect for trips to the grocery store or shopping.

I love the spacious interior, feels like there is more room compared to other similar sized vehicles. I like the convenience of the back-up camera. I also like that the rear bench seat can slide forward or backward giving either rear seat passengers or the rear cargo area more room. I have been dissatisfied with the customer care from GMC. Had issues with the timing chain ware, was told by the dealership is was not due to the current recall for oil consumption. Paid out of pocket to have the timing chain replaced and within a year had a check engine light come on. Took it back to a different dealership and was told that the issue was due to the oil consumption recall. The dealership who fixed it was great to work with, however trying to even get a partial refund from GMC for replacing the timing chain proved uneventful. I do not understand how they can say that the timing chain needing to be replaced is not related to the oil consumption recall when the timing chain is one of the parts listed on the repair done by the dealership for the oil consumption recall. I have followed manufacturer recommendation for oil change intervals and regularly check the oil level. This is on the 4 cylinder engine.

Problems: none until vehicle reached 70k miles. Replaced gas cap and rear axle pin. Drivers seat will not recline (electrical problem). Reliability: traveled across country with zero issues and our vehicle is AWD so it has made surviving the Midwest winter’s easy. Comfort: there’s 5 seats but the back middle seat is small so it fits 4 people more comfortably. Features: 8 cup holders total, auxiliary outlet and USB outlet in center console, seat warmers, pioneer sound system and a lot of trunk space. Pros: it is a perfect family vehicle (we are a family of three). There’s a lot of trunk space because of the body style, you can stack two storage bins on top of each other and still not touch the roof of the vehicle. Cons: there is not air conditioning vents for the people in the back seats so there is not evenly distributed air conditioning throughout the vehicle. Overall: I love my terrain and recommend it to family’s!

When looking for a new family vehicle we were drawn to small SUVs. The GMC terrain had a quality feel above other brands. This car is easy to handle, stays cool, and has more than enough power to get down the freeway. We love the dark blue color and it is tough look. Unfortunately the front struts are fairly lightweight and need to be replaced. We do however drive this car on 7 miles of primitive road to get home daily. We also found that the stereo isn't up to date with our latest phone update. We are unable to play music through the aux USB plug. All together we love this car and consider it the most dependable of our 4 vehicles.

Car looks great that is about it. My opinion is do not buy this car! Has turn off issues with the motor. Engine light will come on and wipers will turn off and Iights on the dash turned off on one occasion. Finally the motor dies and the rest is downhill. Have had the Terrian at Kingsport GMC , Tn. 3 times and same issue keeps occurring. It is there for the 3rd time now , been there since July 10th and still have it. Hope all there products are not like this and hope all their Service Centers are better than this one!