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2012 GMC Terrain Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2012 GMC Terrain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Price : MSRP: $25,485-32,935
Invoice: $24,206-31,285
Weight : 3798 lbs | 1722.744 kg
MPG City : 22
MPG Highway : 32
Inline 4
Displacement : 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 182 HP (133.952 KW) @ 6700 RPM
Torque :172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 4900 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Compression : 11.2:1
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
V 6
Displacement : 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.
Power : 264 HP (194.304 KW) @ 6950 RPM
Torque :222 Ft-Lbs (301 NM) @ 5100 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 3.2 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 11.7:1
Valvetrain : 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Aluminum
Cylinder Head : Cast-Aluminum
Direct Fuel Injection
Transmission:
6 Automatic HydraMatic 6T45 Automatic Electronically Controlled with Electronic Range Select

1st Gear : 4.58
2nd Gear : 2.96
3rd Gear : 1.91
4th Gear : 1.44
5th Gear : 1.00
6th Gear : 0.74
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2011 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating Risk of Rollover 19.1%
2011 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating Risk of Rollover 17.4%

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

NHTSA Campaign ID22V137000
SummaryGeneral 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.'
ConsequenceThe bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Mfr Report Date20110104
NHTSA Campaign ID16V502000
SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.'
ConsequenceIf the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Mfr Report Date20110426
NHTSA Campaign ID14V447000
SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
ConsequenceIf the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Mfr Report Date20110718
NHTSA Campaign ID11V511000
SummaryGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, 'TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM' (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.
ConsequenceUNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH. THE RESULTING CRASH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN ALSO RESULT IN PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, POOR HANDLING, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
RemedyGM DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGM'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 11261.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
Avg. Home : $263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.55
Total Car Production : 10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 GMC Terrain? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has a wheelbase size of 112.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 GMC Terrain? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has a length of 185.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 GMC Terrain? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 GMC Terrain have?A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has 40.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 GMC Terrain have?A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: What is the 2012 GMC Terrain's towing capacity?A: The 2012 GMC Terrain has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 GMC Terrain? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2012 GMC Terrain cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain had an MSRP of $25,485 - $$32,935 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 GMC Terrain have? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 182 HP (133.952 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 4900 RPM
  • V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 264 HP (194.304 KW) @ 6950 RPM and 222 Ft-Lbs (301 NM) @ 5100 RPM
  • Q: What transmission did the 2012 GMC Terrain have? A: The 2012 GMC Terrain had a 6 speed Automatic HydraMatic 6T45 Automatic Electronically Controlled with Electronic Range Select gearbox.