2015 GMC Terrain Denali
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- Photo: 2017 GMC Terrain Denali in White Frost Tricoat, Front Right, 08-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 GMC Terrain Denali in White Frost Tricoat, Rear Left, 08-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMCTerrainInterior by Sk5893, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 GMC Terrain Denali is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,490 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 182 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,490 ($48,668 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,415 ($49,936 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L Ecotec DOHC inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.91 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2015 GMC Terrain SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 GMC TERRAIN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 17, 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
NHTSA campaign 22V165000
Mar 8, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.
NHTSA campaign 22V137000
Oct 16, 2015 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
NHTSA campaign 15V666000
316 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 GMC TERRAIN
Owner Complaints
316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 GMC TERRAIN (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility/Wiper | 102 |
| Engine | 81 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 GMC TERRAIN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.