GMC Terrain Transmission Specifications
The 2027 GMC Terrain uses Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The GMC Terrain comes with Automatic 8-spd.
GMC Terrain Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2027 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2027 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
GMC Terrain Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the GMC Terrain have?
The GMC Terrain is offered with Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the GMC Terrain come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the GMC Terrain in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.