What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2010–2017) Terrain?

Terrain owners have made 434 complaints about the 2010–2017 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 30th out of 32 GMC generations in overall reliability, with real engine and transmission concerns.

Compare With Other Terrain Generations

Common 2010-2017 GMC Terrain Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Terrain owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2010–2017) Terrain Key Numbers

  1. 8 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 434 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 30th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 32 eligible generations.