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GMC Terrain: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (88/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 88 · 2021 87 · 2023 85 · 2024 82

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202675/100
Too New

21 complaints · 1 recalls

202482/100
Buy

45 complaints · 1 recalls

202385/100
Buy

35 complaints · 2 recalls

202288/100
Buybest year

76 complaints · 2 recalls

202187/100
Buy

33 complaints · 2 recalls

202076/100
Buy

179 complaints · 2 recalls

201974/100
Buy

177 complaints · 3 recalls

201864/100
Caution

212 complaints · 5 recalls

201781/100
Buy

133 complaints · 1 recalls

201682/100
Buy

149 complaints · 2 recalls

201578/100
Buy

313 complaints · 3 recalls

201482/100
Buy

301 complaints · 2 recalls

201377/100
Buy

368 complaints · 3 recalls

201277/100
Buy

370 complaints · 4 recalls

201178/100
Buy

397 complaints · 4 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 GMC Terrain’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 GMC Terrain head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the GMC Terrain as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.