I average 27 mpg city with my 2015. The head unit has never crashed and I don't mind the placement of the USB at all. I actually kind of like that it is where it is. I love my Terrain and I've really thought hard and have had no complaints at all. I think that the quality for the cost on this vehicle is excellent. What I really like about it is how roomy it is and it has a great field of view. I do appreciate that you took the time to make this video and share your experiences.

Our best cuv we"ve ever owned. Leaked it for 45,000 flawless miles. The little 2.4l and AWD propelled us over the Rockies and back and always had plenty of power, even at 10,000 feet.

I have a 2012 with a black metal flake paint job, chrome wheels, sun roof,leather seats heated and remote start it has every option and I love the car. Have driven it from Chicago to LA and back towing a trailer 4 times it is one great car. I love it. 4 hours of driving between fill ups perfect.

1.) ALL trim levels come standard with floor mats. 2.) The radio lockup concern is a well-known issue that has been addressed by GM engineers in the previous model years. Sometimes the software update fixes this problem, sometimes it does not. Radio replacement is the final option - have yet to replace one not covered under warranty. 3.) The module on top of the battery is your engine control module. Remove the 10 mm bolt on the left and the entire tray slides to the right and comes off. 4.) Cycling power is also possible by removing the appropriate fuse. Hope this helps. Great review!

I average 27-30 avg mpg on my 2014 terrain with Eco. I'm a pretty careful driver now because I got my first speeding ticket the first day I bought the car!

I own a 2011, one of the first models, I have almost 80k on it and still original rotors and pads, I have the 4 cylinder model, it's a little under powered and not great on gas but zero issues since I bought it, these are good cars.

Nice review. You can adjust the dome light (instant on, for example) through the radio menu. Have fun.

I'm 6'0 ft tall and I have my seat all the way back.. My dad who is 6'3 and sat behind me and still had decent leg room

Great Video. I own a 2012 Terrain and didn't notice one difference. Here is what I liked and didn't like about your video. When you were talking about the view of the center console, it appears you can see everything and the shade device does not need to be further back at all. You mentioned you were about 5,8 (roughly), my thoughts are even if someone was taller they would move seat back and still see just barely everything they need to see. Perfect design in my mind, but love the video. The back up sonar is something I have never thought about. I always backup and check my camera but then check my windows, and seem to get surprised by things in the rear view frequently. It would be great if there was a back up sonar. Thank God you didn't buy the renegade. A little research will help you find any jeep product no matter how great the design, is just a money pit. Never purchase a jeep because you will always be in the shop, unless money is no issue. I am not a jeep hater, I love some of the new models, so slick and clean and powerful looking, but they just don't last and make the dealership a ton of money when you repair with their parts. Brand strategy? I don't know..... Manual sucks for this car, I recently rented the new mustang and its fake manual shifter is like driving a normal shift. This car, doesn't respond at all the the fake manual shifter and I dropped it probably a week after I purchased it. The font is something I never thought about, and actually, after I watched your video I realized I really like the dash and font. Font is purely preference and I find the font they use is very "vehicle" and simple. I only every have it set on the speed/cruise speed anyway and that may be the reason. I think they use the least distracting font possible, to a point. To reiterate, the most surprising thing about this video is that this car is identical in every way I can see to my 2012 and there is 3 years difference. That makes me a little upset that GMC is pumping out the same models, but makes sense logistically. For anyone wanting to go from a car to a SUV, you must purchase the Terrain. I also want to relay I thought your video was awesome and just wanted to voice my opinion for people shopping around. Remember, always purchase a car at least 2 years old, but no older because you want that warranty. Any older, you will pay the new car premium with repairs.

Good observation about the water collecting on hood.

I HAVE A GMC TERRAIN 2011 102,000 MILES RUNS LIKE DAY ONE!!! built in ontario canada factory!! great job on this one!! i have kept up with all services on the s.u.v. and NEVER had any major issues!! GOOD JOB ON THIS ONE G.M.C.

Does anyone know why the backup camera doesn't have the grid lines that I see on otber cars?

Excellent review! I agree with your review for the most part. I had the 2013 and now a 2016 Terrain. Never had a issue with the crashing though. I also had an issue with using battery cables. I just wound up clamping onto the frame of the vehicle to get it done. The rear camera is almost useless without sonar. The touchscreen is ok but does not compare to other vehicles.

Thank you for this great review! It is hard to find videos where the reviewer isn't spending their whole time raving about the vehicle. It is nice to get the "cons" as well (in detail!), so then we can decide if they will make or break the purchase on our end.

Just bought an SLT1 last night. We love it. V6, super warm seat heaters and back heaters, roomy, and affordable. Great choice for us. Plus the sub woofer in the back is awesome. Pioneer stereo. Great vehicle.

I just got my 2015 terrain and I love mine!!! The eco feature really comes in handy... also if you don’t like it you should just buy another head unit Best Buy 350 with free installation. Also I am 6’3’’ and have no problem with the car just move the back seats all the way back

Call ended is a good reason, it means you can freely talk about shit without risking the line is open. Also seems like a mylink system, press the command button say "verbose off" it will kill the vocalization of the system ;)

you buy a base model vehicle and expect that you should get free extras? your out of your damn mind

Thanks for your opinions! Not everyone is going to agree with them but, the video is your 2 cents. Thanks again for your point of view.

The reason why your terrain had an issue with the snow vs. the Acadia is because you had front wheel drive vs the Acadia with all wheel drive. I live the Maine (snow capital) and drive an AWD Terrain and have had no issues.

Great video. I love the color too. Wow that's wicked about the water being collected on front.

I bought one in 2019 and still in good condition. I really, truly like the car. GMC Terrain the best !!.

honest review. I like this type of review. Many thanks.

I thought this was " What I LOVE & HATE "? All I heard was you trashing the car. The gauges, YES, GMC did secure the rights. After Pontiac died, they passed their plans to GMC. The Terrain was supposed to be the new Pontiac Torrent. 2nd all of them come with floor mats, not sure why they weren't there, but that's kind of nit picky. 3rd, not all units crash, you should have yours looked at. 4th, are you really upset about water sitting on the hood? I-----.... Never mind. 5th, IT'S an SLE1, you're gonna get what you brought. Remember the term " What you see, is what you get"? You said it yourself " I brought the CHEAPEST Terrain they had ". As a car dealer, this has triggered me in many ways.

If you want higher end interior than you should have bought the Yukon. For the price, the Terrain's interior is great. If you want everything leather, then dig into your pocket and pay for it and get the Yukon. You get what you pay for and don't expect more.

I love my 2014. I take off TC to get up the steep snowy hill we live on. mine came with floor mats. I get 21 mph city, 27 hwy. if your having to jump it, you need to take it back to the dealer. it's still under warranty.

judging from replies here, I'm beginning to think all the auto industry is selling us recallable garbage!

Maybe I'm simple, but Im just happy to have a car that works and get me to and from work and home but I appreciate this review so i will know how my car works. Awesome job

I have a 2014 GMC Terrain base model also, that I bought new in March of 2014 and have had no problems with it so far. I just have 6,500 miles so I don't put a lot of miles on per year. I have noticed the muffler dripping condensation after short rides so I'm assuming they won't last long but will see. Mine did come with floor mats by the way, but I did buy Weather Tech ones for the front. I agree the overall mileage is a little lower than advertised but on the highway I'm getting I think close to 35 which is great. So far I'm pretty pleased with the vehicle. I have the 4 cylinder and the powers good enough and I tow a small boat(1,500lbs.) in the summer months which is about the max for this vehicle.

About the battery - not sure why would anyone bother disconnecting it... If your navigation/entertainment unit freezes or reboots itself - just schedule an appointment with dealership as soon as possible, let them re-flash it or replace it completely. Don't disconnect the battery - it will be easier to demonstrate the issue to service department. And if you're using booster cables - you don't need to remove black plastic cover from battery's terminal, the Owner's Manual shows the location (metal stud) where you can connect negative cable to. Also, you mention that looking for jump starting terminals would be harder when it's dark - true, but for emergency cases like these (including swapping spare tire) you should carry an inexpensive headlamp in your glovebox or near spare tire. Plenty of them available on Amazon, for around $20 or so. Get that, and a small carrying case for it if it didn't come with one.

I have one and I really like the car. GMC Terrain the best.

You are right, if you are cheap when buying a car, you don't get the niceties like led lights, mats and other things you are complaining about

GMC Terrain is a great vehicle. Great handling and driver feedback. Excellent console, with good stereo. Power isn't scary, but it has good power.(4 cyl.) Can only hope that the parts supply is strong for a long while. My only complaint is future parts availability. My other complaint is fear of not getting quality parts.

Probably assembled on a Friday before a three day weekend. It happens folks. The head crashes? That’s for the dealer to work out, like yesterday. I’ll click off 100,000 miles this winter on my 2013 & I love it. Just lucky I guess.

Wow, I test drove an Encore and also thought it was a small, pigme sized knee cramper. So I bought a certified 2015 Terrain last week. All points made are valid, mine came without floor mats as well. Headlights dont seem very bright on mine, window motor is sluggish. Terrain is a toad on any type of incline but that's the price for getting decent mpg. Mine is an AWD and gets 26.5 mpg in city/country driving??? Strange.. 6 crashes in 90 days and battery drain = defective man I'd be pissed! Honda CRVs have the same issue.

The grounding point is the grey bolt right next to the driver side hood lifter labeled grnd

Good review! I recently bought a jeep renegade and it's nice but the transmission struggles to shift and hesitates... Plus it's made by fiat... And I didn't know that and if I had I wouldn't have bought it... I would trade my jeep for that terrain any day! I guarantee the gmc will last longer then the jeep. Btw they didn't wanna give us floor mats either and we had to fight them and finally got it.

The usb cord problem isnt even a problem with me i have the cord coming out the left tunnel and when i want to unplug my phone i just snake the cord back to just barely comkng out and when i want to use it i just pull connect and put the phone under the radio and the cord has yet to be in the way and ive had mine for about 4 months and my hed unit never crashed only the backup camera was yellow but because someone tried to steal it i just pushed on it and it was back to norm

Very good, also you can use from you wheel pressing the button on your right hand, when you want to make a call if you press you can give the commands and said play artist, and from that use your selection, but what I don’t know is what happen when you plugged the iPod or mp3 doesn’t work, isn’t not music playing anymore

On my 2010 Terrain, it says avg gas mileage is 32mpg when driving up to 50mph. Once you go over 50mph it goes down. I avg 20mpg but im usually doing 70-80mph with mostly highway miles.

The dome lights are LED. They come on slow so that they don't blind you at night, same with the visor mirror lights.

I have a 2013 Denali (don't waste your money for that word to appear on the side), you can also slide the backseat back which offers even more leg room and you can recline it a bit.

so did you have to take it to the shop for the crashes? Is that on warranty?

Great review. You should do more of them.

i have a gmc terrain 2015 sle 2 it has 60k and i never had any problems with it and i have the 2.4 eco-tech engine and the same thing no problems it's comfortable it saves fuel and the gas tank holds 700 Kilometres so I love the car

Have been considering the terrain, your review makes me want to keep my Aztek with 201k on it

Thanks! I was about to buy one but not after finding out about the frequent battery crashes!

Wow no remote start. My 2012 Terrain base model have remote start and the infotainment never crashed on me ever.

The biggest problem I've had so far was changing a headlamp. Turns out that you have to unfasten a lot of stuff to access it. I found a couple of videos showing different approaches. One from the top and one from the wheel well. Both require tools and removing fasteners. But for me it turned out to be super easy--once I found out where it was. The fender was already detached from the wheel-well cover. On account of I'd earlier hooked the low-hanging front fender on a RR tie in the parking lot and tore it apart, so I didn't even any tools. (I think that the 2014 model has an easily removable cover for access.)

My 2015 Fiat has Bluetooth streaming. I admit it's a handy feature.

did you buy this car new? what about the puny 4 cylinder engine?

I noticed you had Eco mode on. Turn it of that doesn't do anything besides slow the car down and AC also maps the transmission differently. You will get what seems like more power when it's turned of. I get 24 on my 2LT Equinox AWD. But that's mixed with highway driving. If you have it setup correctly all MyLink and IntelliLink units should have Bluetooth streaming tied in to the system. While in service a Equinox LS that I've had had floor mates and it had the Bluetooth streaming.

WeatherTech floor mats made for your vehicle are the best, not cheap but worth it.

Having used my GMC Terrain to jump an older vehicle I can tell you the proper post for the negative terminal is not on the battery (this is also in the manual on page 10-68). Your remote post is to the right of the black cap , visible in the upper right corner on the 19:03 timestamp. Do Not constantly remove your battery, you will interfere with other things. My older GMC is not being driven as much and when the battery died, I had issues with the Throttle Body Control and idling. For your radio 1.) Have it looked at under warranty (it will be two trips, it might be better for you to have a video recording). 2.) Use the passenger side fuse box to perform the "power" reset on the radio until your radio is upgraded/fixed. You may consider a one time reset to factory settings on the radio just for a troubleshooting step. I have the 2015 GMC Terrain Denali V6 AWD, my only issue was the turning radius and a unique playlist issue when using USB storage for music. I use ITunes as my primary library, and Media Monkey to export the ITunes to USB (because for playlists it writes the M3U extended format correctly) . Even if you had the ADP, it has issues with some devices. I can only use mine after rebooting my phone.

loved my terrain when I first got it but the last 2 years I have noticed that the oil is going somewhere else. On the screen it will show that it's over 50% but when we actually check it its way less or almost none

I am taking you negative comments one at a time. That depression in the hood is most probably there to add stiffness to the sheet metal. Floor mats were an option on the SLE-1. BTW I own a 2012 SLT-1 AWD. The dome lights ae called "opera lights" hence their operation. I've never had an issue with the infotainment system freezing. You want the rear hatch to open, you need the power hatch which I have including the remote start. My Terrain is a 4cyl, and when you add the SLT trim + the AWD, the vehicle has become too heavy for that little engine. However that my my error. I still get comparable mileage to what you are reporting, this tells me you may have a heavy R foot. My AWD has 8.5" of ground clearance. I have had no issues with my Terrain except for the power driver's seat. It has been replaced twice, thank God for the GMPP. I totally enjoy my Terrain. However I also own a 2015 Outback Limited 2.5i. The two vehicles are very close in size, weight, and hp. The Subaru has way more low end torque.

if your going to complain you should've never bought the car

I would’ve liked more about the drivability of the vehicle and info on the engine.

I had my car since march 1st of 2018 It's a 2017 Terrain Denali with nave. and I hate the navigation unit and it keep hanging up on me while i am driving . It is the most annoying navigation unite i ever used and they put this junk in new cars. I am totally appalled. I so want to rip out this unit and put in something aftermarket. I use my google maps via usb but then i can't listen to the radio when i am driving because i get my direction through the speakers I don't have music on my phone and will not use data to listen to a radio station. Then when i unlock my door with the remote the seat start moving forward before i get to sit in the car for what reason i dont know but why dosn't it wait untile i sit down before it moves forward?

Hi Peter. Just got my 2015 GMC Terrain a week ago. Same base model (SLE-1 except I chose AWD.) Love sitting up higher first of all after 13.5 years with an Alero. Mainly chose it for the leg room (2 kids with growing legs.) I am about the same height as you. Would've liked the remote lift gate button, but oh well. Don't use the technology described at about the 12 minute mark. Mine already had the floor mats included. Great review with the pros and cons. I am loving the new vehicle (any car looks fancy when you have a car that is 13.5 years old.) Thanks for sharing.

My moms GMC Terrain does not say call ended when she hangs up?

I have a 2014 gmc and I had it for a couple weeks and I love it mine had floor mats and it’s loaded I’m still trying to learn everything about it as well

I see you have illinois plates! How has it been during winter freezing temps? Have you had any problems? I just bought a 2014 and i already install a oil catch can and a cmf oil cap breather.

When charging the battery you are suppose to use the negative on the front it looks like a knob.

I love my 2011 Terrain, but I have to agree with those saying that GM lied (or measured fuel efficiency in circumstances never met in real life).... I bought the 4 banger because I liked the vehicle overall and the 32MPG was the icing on the cake, but I am at 21.3 combined after 4 years of driving it (granted it is mostly on city driving which is not horrible after all) After 4 years of trouble free experience, I still love it as I did on day one, and still think it drives and feels like a much more expensive vehicle. (Even tows a utility trailer with no problem)

Same engine in there as the chevy equaknocks and the buick enclave. Have fun repairing oil leaks and gasket problems, natorius with that engine, other wise nice auto! o and the trandsmission wasnt free of serious problems eather! Hope you bought a good one! Did you check Consumers R eports befor you bought i t??

The leg room in the back is very ample. You can not compare it to the Encore though, because that is a much smaller CUV and I believe it is the smallest in the market along with the Chev Trax. With that said, the Terrain has a lot of space and so does the encore which really surprised me for a CUV as small as it is. My daughter just bought a 2015 Encore today and is on cloud nine.

I have a 2011 and my terrain looks just like this

I just bought a 2015 Terrain today; please can someone tell me how you adjust your heat. I can't get my heat controls where the car is comfortable. What is the trick to this? I have never had this problem with a car. Can someone please give me some input on the heat controls. Thanks

Nice review ..!

Do you not get free nail clippers with the SUV purchase

How about the auto down but not auto up windows?! Maybe a push button start? Not even the 2016 Denali version has it! I'm with you on the no Bluetooth streaming, my 2009 Ford even had that. The Bluetooth system doesn't recognize phonebook entries, you actually have to tell the system the digits you want it to dial. Clearly GM didn't bother to pay enough attention to the details.

Had to rent an Equinox(same thing) when our Enclave was in the shop. At least the engine on the Terrain sounds better when you start up. I think the problem with the battery is bad, a lot of stuff is made non-consumer serviceable anymore which is really annoting.

WE have a SLT all wheel drive that we get 22 city and 24-25 highway, also our head unit has never went down even when attaching an Iphone. There are a couple things I do not like, 1 the vehicle seems very warm inside the dash just collects the heat, 2 the vehicle is very noisy, the fan and just the highway noise.

The Terrain feels better than the Equinox (the king of budget cuts) honestly for the money it's the better option

Call it what it is... automakers LIE about mileage, case closed!

How would this handle 5 passengers? I'm fixing to leave for Florida and considering renting or of these. Trying to find something where my 4 guests won't be to cramped

nice review you most likely got stuck in the snow do to it not being awd i have a 2011 terrain 4 cyclinder awd i have blasted through mounds of snow from upstate new york and nyc

I have the 2014 terrain Denali v6 AWD. Yea i have the upgrade but everything you talked about was so nitpicky. The one thing you did not mention about the backseat is it rolls back and forth you can move the back seat forward by pulling up the leaver adding more legroom or more more trunk space. I like the usb where it is because i dont want everyone that rides in my car synchronizing their phone to it. There is Bluetooth in mine. And my navigation is great on my screen

I like the size and room in the 2015 Acadia much more

The ground for jumping the battery is a bolt near the firewall. If you would read the owners manual, it clearly says that. Don't blame the vehicle, blame the owner for not researching and knowing his vehicle.

If this is front wheel drive, how does it handle in the snow?

I average 25-29 avg mpg on my 2013 terrain with Eco.

I just bought a 2012 with 112000 only thing that really bothered me was no damn vents in the back, thats just odd to me. Amd i got lucky previous owner had put weathertec mats all throughout the car.

Faulty infotainment system (GMC word, not mine). He should have taken it into the dealer first time it crashed. Just bought a 2015 a month ago. A little higher end than this one, so maybe I’m not a good judge, but I did find some of the complaints he had were very nit-picky. If he wanted some of the features he complained about missing, he should have bought a higher end package. I previously drove a Buick Park Avenue, which is WAY higher end than a Bonneville. And I knew when I bought this I was down-grading and realized I wouldn’t have a lot of the features I was used to. Such is life. Picky complaints seem so petty. Sorry, dude. No sympathy. You bought it, so you should have researched it more.

your opinion on this vehicle with a trailor for mobil detailing??? i heard you saying problems with battery..i have a nice civic thats works fabulously and id hate to trade it in for a nightmare. by all means be brutal

The red lights on the display drives me nuts on mine

if you don't connect an iPhone, does the headunit still crash?

I recently purchased a 2015 Terrain and I, to, have a Love Hate relationship with it. One thing I wanted to point out, that may be my pet peeve, is the fact that the air conditioner turns itself down upon use of hands free. They claim this feature is so you can hear your call. I can promise you thats the farthest from the truth. It's nothing more than a huge pain in my _ _ _! Living in a state that's summer temperatures are usually in the 100's, you do not want you air conditioner to practically shut itself off. I also have another issue, it's with the Navigation system. They say it's a safety feature but..... if your driving and you need to enter information, like a destination.....to bad. You have be in park to access this. I don't know about you but when I'm on a trip and driving down the highway, the last thing I want to do is get off the highway and park my vehicle. The purpose of a navigation is to navigate. Well having to stop every time to adjust or try to figure out things is a major issue. I'm currently searching for a way around this and the air conditioner issue. Any information on resolving these issues would be greatly appreciated. Oh and the mileage thing..... I certainly hope it gets better. I am averaging about 19 to 21 mpg over all.

I have never had any of those problems with my Terrian

Concerning jumping the battery. He showed the the red cap that you remove to attach the positive jumper. If you look the right of that post, you'll see a tab that says "neg" and that's where you attach the negative cable. Also, that "thing" atop the battery is a computer and if you need a new battery, better let the dealer do it. I'm not that smart and don't want to chance making a mistake that'll cost big money.

I'm going to pull some info out of my ass to allow you to feel better about some things. At night when people first get in their cars their eyes can get blinded by a quick burst of light until their pupils can readjust creating a potential driving hazard. With this gradual lighting up it could be for your benefit. Point #2 you mentioned the gauges coming on from a black screen. If for whatever reason you lose a light behind that or a computer component these gauges have been known to do that and you can't read your info now. This is a sure way to keep you in the loop if that were to happen. So there you go! I just upgraded your 2 problems for you (=

Have you ever just tried to pull the fuse out and put it back in, to reset the radio?

This model is the best of the best in GMC Terrains i brought a new 2015 GMC black Terrain in 2015 it was my retirement truck i love this truck its still in mint condition garage kept with only 37, 000 miles on it meaning i don't drive much, the new model looks cheap they took away the rich grill in which they never should have done now it looks like a cheap chevy, i will always keep this model its the best.

I had a 2013 SLE-1 and it had floor mats.

You need to take it in to have the head unit replaced or have the software reprogrammed. And reset your mileage counter. Around 5,000 miles the vehicle should finish its break in and begin getting better mileage.

It's not AWD?

As for the Infotainment crash it is a well know issue and all you have to do is shut the vehicle off and open the door for 10 seconds. Then restart the car. Uts only happened once with out Terrain

i PDI these all the time and i'm pretty sure they always come with floor mat's, ill check for ya buddy

Ok so that was over 2 years ago. How do you like it, or not like it as of July 2017?