2016 GMC Terrain SLE-2
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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 2016 GMC Terrain SLE-2 is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with an automatic 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,500 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 | $28,500 ($38,594 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,425 ($39,846 *) |
| 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)
- 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
| Engine | 46 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 46 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
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.