2024 GMC Terrain
2024 GMC Terrain — The GMC Terrain is a crossover SUV by American manufacturer General Motors under its GMC marque.
Trim: Elevation
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 GMC Terrain snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 GMC Terrain typically asks about $21,600 versus a $30,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 GMC Terrain has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Structure) and 48 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$21,600
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$30,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
48
Top: Power Train
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Terrain?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 48 owner complaints for the 2024 GMC Terrain. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Structure
2023-12-21
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Campaign 23V869000
Owner complaints
48 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 2 injuries reported. Top components:
- Power Train20
- Unknown Or Other7
- Electrical System4
- Engine4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Air Bags2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Service Brakes2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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How much does a used 2024 Terrain cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $21,600 in typical used asking against a $30,900 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $30,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $21,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$9,300 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Terrain?
The 2024 GMC Terrain sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 GMC Terrain continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The GMC Terrain is a crossover SUV by American manufacturer General Motors under its GMC marque. Sharing its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox, the first-generation Terrain was built on GM's Theta platform, while subsequent generations are built on the Delta platform. The Terrain is the smallest GMC vehicle, slotted below the Acadia. It also indirectly replaced the Pontiac Torrent which was typically sold via the same dealers prior to General Motors dropping the Pontiac brand. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 183.1 in, width 72.4 in, height 65.4 in, and wheelbase 107.5 in, with curb weight around 3622.2 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD; 2024 GMC Terrain SUV FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 107.5 in
- Curb weight about 3622.2 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 175 hp, 27 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
175 hp
Combined MPG
27 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (27 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,556
5-year energy
$7,778
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 27 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 183.1 in
- Width
- 72.4 in
- Height
- 65.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.5 in
- Curb weight
- 3622.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 24
- Highway MPG
- 29
- Combined MPG
- 27
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp |
| Combined MPG | 27 | — |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo I4 | 1.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | — | — | 27 | AWD | |
| 175 | — | — | — | AWD |