Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 169 complaints for the 2020 GMC Terrain, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

169

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V6680002020-29-10

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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23V3390002023-11-05

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 169 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2020 GMC Terrain. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes30

02Unknown Or Other18

03Engine11

04Electrical System10

05Power Train9

169 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Terrain Fuel Economy

23–27mpg combined

21-26city

26-30hwy

$1,600-$2,500/yr

The 2020 GMC Terrain delivers 23 to 27 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Terrain FWD - Automatic 9-spd

27mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Terrain AWD - Automatic 9-spd

26mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Terrain FWD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Terrain AWD - Automatic 9-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 GMC Terrain

42States

27%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 42 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

1,11511%

TXTexas

9839%

FLFlorida

7567%

PAPennsylvania

5545%

MOMissouri

5145%

ILIllinois

4214%

OHOhio

4084%

DEDelaware

3683%

NYNew York

3383%

OKOklahoma

3173%

CACalifornia

3133%

INIndiana

2893%

MN232

GAGeorgia

2322%

DCWashington DC

2272%

AZArizona

2212%

COColorado

2032%

NCNorth Carolina

1982%

NHNew Hampshire

1882%

WIWisconsin

1862%

TNTennessee

1782%

MDMaryland

1752%

NJ141

NE125

AR123

RI112

AL106

WA103

NV98

LA97

HI95

UT95

MA84

IA84

OR84

ME75

VT75

KY73

ID72

VA66

NM64

KS57

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 GMC Terrain?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 GMC Terrain a good car to buy?

The 2020 GMC Terrain has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report service brakes as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2020 GMC Terrain?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2020 GMC Terrain. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 GMC Terrain?

You'll get between 23 and 27 MPG combined from the 2020 GMC Terrain, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 GMC Terrain?

Out of 169 owner complaints, service brakes issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.