DecodedCars2027 GMC Terrain
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 25 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 26 MPG combined, 12% below the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 GMC Terrain is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway), 12% worse than the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Terrain — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Terrain →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2027 Terrain configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 28 / 26 | -12% | $2,600 | 342 |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 28 / 25 | -2% | $2,700 | 356 |
| Terrain AWD Denali/AT4 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 26 / 25 | -2% | $2,700 | 359 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 GMC Terrain.
Similar 2027 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GMC Terrain (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Seltos | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sportage | 41 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sorento | 37 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 GMC Terrain.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 GMC Terrain is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
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Other Terrain years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 27 | 181.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Terrain | 27 | 181.1 in | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 Terrain | 26 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 53 |
| 2023 Terrain | 26 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 41 |
| 2022 Terrain | 27 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 88 |
| 2021 Terrain | 27 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 36 |
| 2020 Terrain | 27 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 197 |
| 2019 Terrain | 32 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 187 |
| 2018 Terrain | 32 | 183.1 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 226 |
| 2017 Terrain | 25 | 185.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 135 |
| 2016 Terrain | 26 | 185.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 153 |
| 2015 Terrain | 26 | 185.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 299 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →