2012 GMC Terrain

Walkaround Description

This 2012 GMC Terrain SLT starts right up, runs quiet, and drives surprisingly smooth down the road. The 3.0L V6 pulls fine with zero hesitation going up hills, and the steering stays straight without wandering or pulling. Stopping power is solid with no shuddering or vibration through the brake pedal. Inside, you get black leather seating, cold air conditioning, a working backup camera, cruise control, functioning power windows all around, and a clean dash with no active trouble codes or check engine lights. Cosmetically, it has typical Midwest wear and tear. There is a noticeable dent on the front passenger fender near the headlight, a peeling paint scrape on the rear bumper corner, and surface rust bubbling on the passenger side rear wheel arch. The front tires are right down at the wear bars and need replacement soon, while the rears have about 30% tread left with noticeable road noise while driving. The driver's seat bottom has a seam split in the leather. Here is the honest truth underneath: this rig has significant undercarriage rust. The rocker panels have rusted through, but more importantly, the rear passenger-side trailing arm mounting area on the unibody frame is heavily rusted out and will require welding and structural metal repair before taking it on any long trips. It also carries a prior salvage title from an insurance settlement back in 2013, so factor repair costs into your budget.