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2021 GMC Terrain Denali

SUV · 170 hp · 26–28 mpg combined

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$35,900Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

24 factory options, from $40 to $1,995.

Rear Seat Infotainment System w/DVD Player$1,995
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/o DVD Player$1,750
Skyscape Power Glass Sunroof$1,495
Denali Premium Package$1,445
"Hit the Road" Package$995
Molded Assist Steps$795
Floor Liner Package$295
Roof Rack Cross Rails$275
Cargo Package$200
Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$190
Roadside Safety Package$150
Cargo Area Organizer$145
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Locks$85
Horizontal Cargo Net$70
Front License Plate Mounting Package$40
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Interior Protection Package—
Northeast Emissions—
Protective Seat Cover—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Terrain is right for you?

Four trims, $25,000 to $35,900. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,100, from SLE to SLT.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.

170hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
203lb-ftTorque
26–28mpgCombined · 25–26 city · 28–30 highway
FWD / AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
29.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,437–3,609 lbsCurb weight
4,464–4,630 lbsGVWR
1,500 lbsMax towing
927–1,021 lbsMax payload

134 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Jet Black
  • Light Platinum/Taupe

Both leather.

7 factory paints

  • Summit White
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • White Frost Tricoat
  • Red Quartz Tintcoat
  • Satin Steel Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Terrain.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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