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2015 GMC Terrain SLT-1

The 2015 GMC Terrain SLT-1 is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,820 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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,820 ($40,892 *)
MSRP with Destination$30,745 ($42,161 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine Type2.4L Ecotec DOHC inline-4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower182 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 6-speed
1st Gear4.48
2nd Gear2.91
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.45
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.74
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase112.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
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

Most-cited areas
Visibility/Wiper102
Engine81
Electrical System35
Exterior Lighting30
Power Train26
Unknown Or Other22
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 6, 2026 · Structure
“Tailgate lifts by itself”
Jul 22, 2026 · Engine
“I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard. Before the failure, the vehicle began…”
Jul 20, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake, ABS, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle…”
Jun 11, 2026 · Air Bags Crash
“I hit a deer and it totaled my vehicle and the Airbags did not deploy”
Jun 10, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“See attached document for complaint.”

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.

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