Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2025 GMC Terrain: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 GMC Terrain at 25–27 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
25–27
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2025 GMC Terrain recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Terrain, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2025 GMC Terrain in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 24/28/25 mpg | $2,700 | 356 |
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/28/27 mpg | $2,500 | 332 |
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.
2025 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Terrain SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 4 stars | 17.4% | Standard |
| 2025 GMC Terrain SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 4 stars | 18.5% | 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.
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2025 GMC Terrain owner complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Terrain, most recently on Aug 29, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 |
| Power train | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Terrain | 25–26 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Terrain | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 33 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Terrain | 25–26 mpg | 1 | 53 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Terrain | 26 mpg | 2 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Terrain | 26–27 mpg | 4 | 88 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Terrain | 26–27 mpg | 2 | 36 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Terrain | 23–27 mpg | 2 | 197 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Terrain | 23–32 mpg | 3 | 187 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Terrain | 23–32 mpg | 5 | 226 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Terrain | 18–25 mpg | 1 | 135 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Terrain | 18–26 mpg | 2 | 153 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Terrain | 19–26 mpg | 3 | 299 | 4/5 |
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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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