Emissions test for a 2012 GMC Terrain
Emissions test for the 2012 GMC Terrain: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.2 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 GMC Terrain for emissions test
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 GMC Terrain: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $3,132 | $3,720 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (169), visibility/wiper (74) and power train (37). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V137000 | 2022-03-08 | exterior lighting:headlights | General 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... |
| 16V502000 | 2016-07-05 | electrical system:ignition | General 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... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General 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... |
| 11V511000 | 2011-10-19 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | GENERAL 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 2012 GMC Terrain, we connect you with a trusted shop. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your Terrain
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Your move
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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