2011 GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2011

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2011 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (7%)

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2011 GMC Terrain electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (66%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

31700 mi

US $640
A/C Condenser had a pin-hole leak. Condenser $204; Freon $30; Labor $400. 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13474 mi INSPECT AND REPORT FOR FRONT DEFROST INOP Cause: front defrost control head switch failure Correction: ordered control head 
13541 mi C0182 R/F WIN REG R&R/RPL 22803199 REGULATOR D0890 MODLE-BLOWER MTR CONROL-RPL Removed faulty driver control & replaced with new. Check operation of all controls; all ok. Front defrost operational now. 
27207 mi Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement 22803200 REGULATOR Replaced right front window regulator with new motor.Assembled and confirmed proper operation. 2025310 
34584 mi

C $26
CHECK AND REPORT ON THE HEATER FAN IS MAKING A NOISE WHEN TURNING IT ON THE LOWER SETTINGS NUMBER ONE AND TWO Blower Motor Replacement WGMPP 99732 Z5000 $DIFF 22896430 WSUB 99545 4410600 Blower Motor Replacement WGMPP SUBLET Z5000 $DIFF 22896430 WSUB 1 22896430 MOTOR WGMPP replaced heater fan CHECK AND REPORT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SLOW TO ROLL UP AND DOWN, FEELS LIKE ITS SEIZING Correction: cleaned and lubricated window tracks CHECK AND REPORT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS SLOW TO ROLL UP AND DOWN, FEELS LIKE ITS SEIZING Correction: cleaned and lubricated window tracks 
62000 mi Once auto-climate control engaged, impossible to shut it off without re-program of HVAC resulting in expected MPG loss due to A/C being engaged very often (plus comfort compromised) 
32240 mi Rear back-up Camera 
12400 mi replaced radio volume not working 
15500 mi awd service indicator, battery weak replaced 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

47000 mi OEM battery was cracked and leaking and replacements were on back order from GM. Dealer contacted GM Service and another battery was substituted for the defective one 
22400 mi TPMS system failure 
46000 mi

US $30
The driver side headlight has burned out twice. Dealer can find nothing wrong with it. 
60000 mi Left headlight burned out or stopped working on at least 3 occasions. 
68800 mi

US $525
Cabin fan only blew air to floor. Couldn't change air to vents or defrost. Dealer said issue was hvac module but was the actuator. 
7200 mi check engine light came on and called onstar to find out what the problem was. They said my suv had a recall issue with the engine. Took it to the dealer, was fixed. Engine has more power and better gas mileage. All issues were covered. 
8000 mi center console light stopped working. Took it to my dealer and they found the problem to be a bad wire harness. They ordered new part and tried to install. Dealer couldn't get the center console apart without damage, new console ordered. center console light stopped working. Took it to my dealer and they found the problem to be a bad wire harness. They ordered new part and tried to install. Dealer couldn't get the center console apart without damage, new console ordered. 
24000 mi Replaced A/C Condenser 
30300 mi Battery eeveloped one bad cell. Battery replaced 
37300 mi AC not cooling......software updated.....fixed the problem. 
11200 mi Condenser leaking oil. 
14000 mi drivers side heated seat inoperative 
22600 mi drivers seat heater became inoperable. realer replaced heater. overall it took three trips to get it completed. 
56000 mi

US $1000
Faulty design with AC condenser. Leak at the weld and the entire unit had to be replaced 
53800 mi

US $150
Knocking noise heard from behind glove compartment on occasion while driving. Replaced actuator parts. 
73300 mi

US $160
Front left tire sensor needed to be replaced. 
Complicated seat and mirror memory system, learned how to more conveniently store settings in memory. 
11000 mi Driver seat not properly storing memory of saved info, 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2 mi Rear tailgate switch stopped working less than 2 hours after owning the vehicle. GM could not get the rear end open on the truck didnt know how to fix. Took over 23 days in the shop to fix. Had rental car for the whole time. 
99479 mi

US $493
AC not working, dealer charged AC and added die (junior Mech.) they did not find what caused discharge on this trip. Had to return to dealer AC discharged over weekend,first mech. recharged, discharged two blocks away, senior mech. found hole rubbed in condensor replaced and recharged. had to leave over night for parts. they had a loaner. 
70000 mi

US $23
Temperature mode actuator made loud clicking noise when temperature changed. Replaced temperature mode actuator with new one. 
25420 mi Computer update for Oil life monitor as well as service air bag sensor. 
21000 mi Blown speaker, repaired under warranty. 
49000 mi

US $200
Replaced weak driver window motor. Motor fails in cold weather. 
73800 mi

US $500
Leak in A/C Condensor 
42000 mi

US $100
BlueTooth stopped working 
13000 mi Keyfob would NOT work intermittantly. Technician was able to duplicate and determined it was a faulty keyfob. They placed it on special order and am waiting for delivery of replacement at this time. 
73000 mi

US $446
Heater did not work. Parts replaced included the Thermostat-#4698, Control Module-#13578140, and Actuator-#25952814. 
87000 mi

US $130
Battery replacement. Added refrigerant to system as it was low and not cooling the vehicle. 

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2011 GMC Terrain Electrical Problems

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