GMC Terrain Generation 1 (2010–2017)

GMC Terrain Generation 1 (2010–2017) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

GMC Terrain — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2010–2017 —
Model-year brochures (8)

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Generation 2 2018–2022 —
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Generation 3 2023–present —
Model-year brochures (6)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Terrain

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Gmc 2.4L 4-cylinder 2010–2017 8 models 130
Gmc 3.6L 6-cylinder 2013–2017 8 models 56
Gmc 3.0L 6-cylinder 2010–2012 6 models 25

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About this generation

The 2010 Terrain debuted in April 2009 at the New York International Auto Show, introduced as a replacement for the Pontiac Torrent, which ended production after GM shut down the Pontiac brand in 2010. Although the preceding Pontiac Torrent had the same Theta platform, the Torrent was a rebadged version of the original Chevrolet Equinox from 2005 to 2009, while GM decided to differ the look of the Chevrolet Equinox with its 2010 Terrain and still use the Theta platform.

Early 2010 models had the GM Mark of Excellence logo applied on the sides of the vehicle. The Terrain initially came in SLE and SLT trims. All models included a backup camera, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with USB port, laminated front door glass and tempered deep-tinted rear glass, Multi-Flex fore/aft adjustable rear seat, telescoping steering wheel, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel vented disc hydraulic anti-lock brakes.

For the 2013 model year, a Denali trim was added, featuring additional chrome trim (including unique exhaust tips), slightly improved interior quality, and firmer front struts. The Denali also offered cross-traffic detection, blind-spot warning, and a power passenger seat as options, but unlike many of its competitors, dual-zone climate control was not available. A low-end SL trim was added for 2015; derived from the SLE-1 trim, it was only available with front-wheel drive and the 2.4-liter Ecotec engine, and had very limited option availability.

For 2016, the GMC Terrain received a facelift as part of its first mid-cycle refresh along with the Equinox. The refreshed version debuted at the 2015 New York International Auto Show. The refresh consisted of new front and rear fascias, chrome exhaust tips (first used on the 2013 Denali) on all models, a power dome hood, LED daytime running lights, new wheels, a new gear selector, a second storage shelf under the dashboard (in the place of the discontinued CD player), as well as the deletion of the door lock buttons from the dashboard.

The rear door child safety locks are now manual instead of electronically controlled. For 2017, GMC introduced the Terrain Nightfall edition, replacing chrome with gloss-black finish on the grille surround, the front and rear fascia accents, the license-plate surround, mirror caps, and roof rack, as well as charcoal grille inserts and darkened headlights pulled from the Terrain Denali. The Terrain Nightfall came with revised rims with machined faces and black spokes.

The Terrain Nightfall trim was available on the SLE-2 and SLT trim levels and was available only in Onyx Black, Summit White, Graphite Gray, and Crimson Red. The first-generation Terrain was powered by a choice of two engines, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a V6 engine that was upgraded from 3.0 liters of displacement to 3.6 liters for 2013. Flex-fuel (E85) capability was offered as an option on four-cylinder models from 2012 to 2017 (2015–2017 FWD only) and V6 models from 2011 to 2014.

* All four-cylinder models have a single rear exhaust port (on the left), while all V6 models have dual rear exhaust ports. * All ratings are on regular gasoline. In 2013, Nat G CNG Solutions in Houston, Texas, and AGA Systems in Salt Lake City, Utah, began offering a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) version of the Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox using the 2.4L Direct Injection engine. The natural gas version is a "bi-fuel" CNG vehicle, meaning it runs on either gasoline or natural gas, giving it extended range.

The Terrain/Equinox were the first direct injection natural gas vehicles ever approved by the US EPA. The CNG version was available for newly purchased Terrains through select dealers or as a retrofit on 2013 and 2014 models. Nat G CNG Solutions offered the vehicle in two options: a two-seater cargo version and a five-seat passenger version. The cargo version had an combined gasoline/natural gas highway range (9.2 gge of CNG), while the passenger version had a combined highway range (6.8 gge of CNG).

Source: Wikipedia — GMC Terrain — First generation (2010), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 156 $8,464 66% 128,290 mi
2016 127 $10,999 86% 103,960 mi
2017 175 $12,750 100% 98,240 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2010 3 295 Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2011 4 397 Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2012 4 370 Engine, Visibility/Wiper, Unknown Or Other
2013 3 369 Engine, Visibility/Wiper, Power Train
2014 2 301 Engine, Visibility/Wiper, Power Train
2015 3 315 Visibility/Wiper, Engine, Electrical System
2016 2 152 Engine, Visibility/Wiper, Unknown Or Other
2017 1 134 Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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