Model year 2024 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2024 GMC Terrain: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 GMC Terrain at 25–26 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 GMC Terrain recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 GMC Terrain, newest first.

Structure: Body: Door

NHTSA 23V869000 Reported Dec 21, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232429911)
Units affected
265 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk
A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 GMC Terrain fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 GMC Terrain EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Terrain AWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/28/25 mpg$2,700356
Terrain FWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/29/26 mpg$2,600342

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 GMC Terrain crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 GMC Terrain NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Standard
2024 GMC Terrain SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 GMC Terrain owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Terrain, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 GMC Terrain complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train22
Engine11
Unknown or other11
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electrical system7
Vehicle speed control3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Terrain model years

GMC Terrain by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Terrain25–26 mpg01—
2026 Terrain25–27 mpg1335/5
2025 Terrain25–27 mpg013—
2023 Terrain26 mpg2415/5
2022 Terrain26–27 mpg4885/5
2021 Terrain26–27 mpg2365/5
2020 Terrain23–27 mpg21975/5
2019 Terrain23–32 mpg31875/5
2018 Terrain23–32 mpg52265/5
2017 Terrain18–25 mpg11354/5
2016 Terrain18–26 mpg21534/5
2015 Terrain19–26 mpg32994/5

All GMC Terrain years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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