Is there a problem with the GMC Terrain turbo engine?

I am considering purchasing a 2024 GMC Terrain that I will put about 15,000 km per year. Many people advise against it because of its turbo engine.

Is this really a problem and if so, why?

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Hi Andrew,

General Motors has actually had problems with turbochargers on various engines over the past few years. The 1.4 liter 4 cylinder (Cruze, Sonic, Trax, Encore) was the most problematic, but this is a question of consumer carelessness rather than a design flaw.

In short, if several customers who previously owned cars with naturally aspirated engines had a tendency to extend oil change intervals or fail to replace the air filter, then they may have problems.

It must be understood that the turbo engine must always have air and needs good lubrication. Of course, with synthetic oil, as prescribed by the manufacturer. Follow these requirements and you’ll be fine. I repeat: the bad reputation of turbos is due to a lack of maintenance on the part of consumers rather than a quality problem. On the other hand, people are less informed and marketers who obviously don’t consider this kind of thing.

As for the GMC Terrain, it might not be my first choice in this segment, the car being a bit old and disappointing, especially in terms of all-wheel drive compared to the competition. That said, reliability is good, comfort is incredible and maintenance costs are good. You can also use regular gasoline while other models require more expensive gasoline.

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