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2016 GMC Terrain SL

The 2016 GMC Terrain SL is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,975 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$23,975 ($32,466 *)
MSRP with Destination$24,900 ($33,719 *)
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: 2016 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 GMC Terrain SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC TERRAIN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Jun 21, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

NHTSA campaign 16V449000

153 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 GMC TERRAIN

Owner Complaints

153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC TERRAIN (10 mention a crash, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine46
Visibility/Wiper46
Unknown Or Other13
Power Train11
Air Bags10
Exterior Lighting10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“On 10/1/26 I was in an accident where the entire front of the car was pushed in. The air bags did not employ, which resulted in me hitting my ribs on the steering wheel”
Aug 14, 2026 · Engine
“The timing chain snapped and caused the engine to seize on our 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L SLC-1 SUV/Truck. Since this has occurred multiple times on the 2.4L engines in this model from 2012 - 2016, we…”
Aug 9, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“For an undetermined amount of time- many months for certain, I have been unable to get the key removed from the ignition when the car is shut off and placed in the locked position. I am forced to…”
Jul 23, 2026 · Structure
“My cousin thought I had a trailing arm bushing was bad on the driver's side. The subframe holding the trailing arm rusted out completely. He was able to put his thumb through it with little pressure…”
Jun 5, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“My 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L Ecotec first stalled while idling at a red light in Raleigh, NC. I restarted it and it sounded different, so I drove it home. The next morning it would not start. The failure…”

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 2016 GMC TERRAIN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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