Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 GMC Terrain
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 GMC Terrain has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 386 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V137000 Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V447000 Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V623000 SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 178 complaints
- Power Train 76 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 31 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 28 complaints
Of the 386 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 386 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 GMC Terrain has a significant number of complaints, mainly concerning the engine and power train, and four recall campaigns. This points to potential reliability issues, although the data is not extensive in other areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| seats | Unknown | $200–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Power train slipping
- Electrical failures
- Seat adjustment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 GMC Terrain at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.