Used 2016 GMC Terrain
- Price: $14,995
- Mileage: 129,659 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 2GKFLSEK6G6256768
Used 2016 GMC Terrain for sale in Dayton, OH — $14,995, 129,659 miles. The Terrain is GMC's compact SUV. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2016 GMC Terrain
2016 GMC Terrain at a glance
The 2016 Terrain received a facelift with new front and rear fascias and LED daytime running lights. Powertrains carry over: the 182-hp 2.4L four or 301-hp 3.6L V6, 6-speed automatic and FWD or AWD. A 2016-2017 is the most modern version of the first-generation Terrain.
- Engines: 2.4 liter I4 182 hp 172 lb ft; 3.6 liter V6 301 hp 272 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; All wheel drive
- Body style: 5 door compact crossover SUV
What changed:
- New front and rear fascias
- LED daytime running lights
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine and drivetrain by VIN; Oil consumption and oil level on 2.4 liter; Timing chain noise and codes; 6 speed automatic shift quality; Coolant leaks; AWD system operation if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Infotainment and smartphone integration; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2016 GMC Terrain
- 2.4L Oil Consumption and Timing Chain (First Generation) (2011–2017)
The first-generation 2.4L four is widely reported to burn oil, especially earlier engines, due to piston-ring issues. GM issued a special coverage program for excess oil consumption on certain earlier 2.4L Terrains and Equinoxes (commonly cited as 2010-2013; confirm by VIN). Low oil can also accelerate timing-chain wear.
What to do: Check the oil level and records; ask a GMC dealer whether the VIN had the oil-consumption repair. - First-Generation V6 and AWD Inspection (2011–2017)
First-generation V6 Terrains (3.0L for 2011-2012, 3.6L for 2013-2017) can develop timing-chain wear at high mileage, and AWD models need matching tires and healthy driveline fluids.
What to do: On V6 or AWD models, listen at cold start and test in tight turns. - Terrain Generation, Engine and Transmission Disambiguation (2011–2026)
The Terrain has three generations in this range: 2011-2017 (2.4L four, 3.0L V6 through 2012, 3.6L V6 from 2013, 6-speed), 2018-2024 (1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo through 2020, 1.6L diesel 2018-2019, 9-speed), and 2025-on (1.5L turbo with a CVT on FWD or 8-speed with AWD). The Chevrolet Equinox is its close relative.
What to do: Confirm the generation, engine, transmission and drivetrain before comparing prices.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission, equipment, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies. For first-generation 2.4L models, also ask a GMC dealer about oil-consumption special coverage.
GMC Terrain research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide