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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.
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.
21 complaints · 1 recalls
45 complaints · 1 recalls
35 complaints · 2 recalls
76 complaints · 2 recalls
33 complaints · 2 recalls
179 complaints · 2 recalls
177 complaints · 3 recalls
212 complaints · 5 recalls
133 complaints · 1 recalls
149 complaints · 2 recalls
313 complaints · 3 recalls
301 complaints · 2 recalls
368 complaints · 3 recalls
370 complaints · 4 recalls
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.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 GMC Terrain head-to-head →