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Used GMC Terrain: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every GMC Terrain from 2010 to 2024, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $28,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2017, 2021–2024. Look harder at or skip 2010–2013, 2018–2020.
2018–2024 GMC Terrain
A compact SUV with small turbocharged engines, a quiet ride and a push-button shifter.
Years to target: 2021–2024. Look harder at or skip: 2018–2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $15,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2019 | $16,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $18,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $22,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $28,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (220, mostly the brakes).
- 2019: owner complaints spike (183, mostly the brakes).
- 2020: owner complaints spike (195, mostly the brakes).
- Later years offer only the 1.5-liter turbo, which feels sluggish with a full load. Cargo space is modest for the class.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SLT: it adds leather, heated front seats, a power liftgate and blind-spot monitoring over the SLE. The 2.0-liter turbo of early years is much quicker than the 1.5.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2022, optional from 2018.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2020, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
- Lexus UX 2019–2021 · $20,500–$25,000
- Lexus NX 2017–2018 · $22,000–$24,000
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2010–2017 GMC Terrain
A boxy compact SUV with a sliding rear seat and a quiet cabin.
Years to target: 2014–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2010–2013. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000* | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $9,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $10,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2010–2013. The 2.4-liter engine in these years is known for burning oil and timing chain wear.
- The four-cylinder is slow and the V6 is thirsty. Cargo space and fuel economy trail most rivals.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target the SLE-2: it adds a power driver seat, upgraded audio and nicer trim over the SLE-1. The optional V6 is notably stronger than the four-cylinder.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2011–2012 · $8,000–$8,500
- Toyota Venza 2010–2011 · $8,500–$9,500
- Honda CR-V 2010–2011 · $8,000–$9,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.