GMC Terrain History
GMC's compact crossover since 2010 — sibling of the Chevrolet Equinox, successor to the Pontiac Torrent.
Photo: “2017 GMC Terrain SLE front 3.25.18.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Terrain debuted at the 2009 Detroit auto show and launched for the 2010 model year as GMC's compact crossover, built on GM's Theta platform and sharing its bones with the Chevrolet Equinox. It effectively replaced the Pontiac Torrent as GM wound down the Pontiac brand.
Marked out by its squared-off, truck-inspired styling, the first generation ran through 2017. A redesigned, smaller and lighter second generation arrived for 2018, followed by a third generation. The Terrain has carried the Denali trim near the top of its range.
Documented parts references
Parts references for GMC Terrain. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LEA is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: K. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
This is the catalog Flex row. Use E85 only on an actual vehicle with a yellow fuel cap or yellow fuel-door sticker; confirm that equipment. This row does not assign Flex equipment to a vehicle.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 57082
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex; Oil column; engine-code cell LEA; VIN column K; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LEA is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: K. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
This is the catalog Flex row. Use E85 only on an actual vehicle with a yellow fuel cap or yellow fuel-door sticker; confirm that equipment. This row does not assign Flex equipment to a vehicle.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49727
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex; Air column; engine-code cell LEA; VIN column K; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LEA is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: K. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
This is the catalog Flex row. Use E85 only on an actual vehicle with a yellow fuel cap or yellow fuel-door sticker; confirm that equipment. This row does not assign Flex equipment to a vehicle.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24013
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description L4 2.4L 145 CID Flex; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell LEA; VIN column K; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.6L 217 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 217 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LFX is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: 3. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX WL10255
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description V6 3.6L 217 CID; Oil column; engine-code cell LFX; VIN column 3; position not verified; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.6L 217 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 217 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LFX is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: 3. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49727
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description V6 3.6L 217 CID; Air column; engine-code cell LFX; VIN column 3; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.6L 217 CID · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 217 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: TERRAIN.
This is the printed 2017 catalog row only; country-specific application and complete factory roster are not established.
Catalog engine code LFX is retained as printed; no equivalent OEM code is established.
Catalog VIN code: 3. Its position has not been verified; do not identify an engine from this letter alone.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24013
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 319 / printed page 318; 2017 GMC Terrain; catalog heading TERRAIN; engine description V6 3.6L 217 CID; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell LFX; VIN column 3; position not verified
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 GMC Terrain V6 3.6L 217 CID: Search this part on Amazon
Generations
Terrain (all generations) · Terrain
Photo: “2017 GMC Terrain SLE front 3.25.18.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
GMC's compact crossover since 2010, sibling of the Chevrolet Equinox, across the boxy first generation, the smaller 2018 redesign, and the third generation.
2017 Photo: “2017 GMC Terrain SLE front 3.25.18.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Photo: “2018 GMC Terrain Denali, front right.jpg” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2021 Photo: “2021 GMC Terrain SLT AWD in Ebony Twilight Metallic, front right.jpg” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2026 Photo: “2026 GMC Terrain Denali AWD.jpg” by BuickCentury04 / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain
Body styles
- 4-door crossover
Notable special editions & performance variants
Terrain Denali
The premium Denali trim of the compact Terrain crossover.
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