Verified year comparison
What changed on the GMC Terrain?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Add Vehicle-Status Items to the 2025 Terrain Driver DisplayVerified for the reconfigurable Digital Driver Information Center described in GMC's official 2025 Terrain guide. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Disable Auto Stop for the Current 2025 GMC Terrain DriveVerified for the 2025 Terrain gasoline stop/start system. The dedicated Auto Stop button must be present on the left instrument panel. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Enable AutoSense and Save a Liftgate Height on the 2025 TerrainVerified in the official 2025 Terrain guide only for vehicles with the optional power liftgate and AutoSense hardware. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Open the Terrain Liftgate Over the Projected Logo2024 Terrain SLT, 2024 Terrain AT4, 2024 Terrain Denali | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Remote-Start the 2025 GMC Terrain and Extend the SessionVerified in GMC's official 2025 Terrain quick-reference guide for vehicles with factory Remote Vehicle Start. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Start a 2025 GMC Terrain with a Weak Key-Fob BatteryVerified in the official 2025 Terrain guide; the left cupholder is the model-specific backup detection point. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use 2025 GMC Terrain Keyless Access and Passive LockingVerified for 2025 Terrain vehicles with the factory Keyless Access System; confirm exterior handle buttons are fitted. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.