2026 GMC Terrain
2026 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
2026 GMC Terrain snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 GMC Terrain typically asks about $30,700 versus a $32,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 GMC Terrain has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Equipment) and 22 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Terrain is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$30,700
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$32,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
22
Top: Unknown Or Other
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 2026 Terrain?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 22 owner complaints for the 2026 GMC Terrain. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Equipment
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Owner complaints
22 complaints · 1 crash-related · 2 fire-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other6
- Power Train3
- Service Brakes3
- Steering3
- Structure2
- Electrical System1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Lane Departure1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Terrain. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Terrain cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $30,700 in typical used asking against a $32,700 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $32,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $30,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Terrain?
The 2026 GMC Terrain is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 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 lists 2026 configurations such as 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD. For the 2026 model year, published dimensions include overall length 181.1 in, width 74.4 in, height 65.7 in, and wheelbase 107.1 in, with curb weight around 3597.9 lb. Rated configurations include: 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A AWD; 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 107.1 in
- Curb weight about 3597.9 lb
- About 181.1 × 74.4 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 27 mpg
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 2026 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 2026 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
- 181.1 in
- Width
- 74.4 in
- Height
- 65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3597.9 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
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 28
- 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.
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 GMC TERRAIN SUV N/A 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 |