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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 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 AWD

18351 mi Manual shifting not working K5222 TRANS SHIFT ROD RPL 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

11000 mi LEAKING CASE SEAL 
56000 mi Transmission began to skip at high speeds. Due to many prior issues with vehicle, decided to trade the vehicle for another brand/make 
45500 mi

US $2812
leaky torque converter seal. replace torque converter seal. 
86 mi

US $331
Clicking noise coming from right front wheel area. Inspection revealed that front axel had to be replaced. Firestone auto repair performed the replacement of the part. 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $230
Replaced leaking axle seal 
75000 mi Leaking oil and shifting funny. Replaced the torque convertor. 
16120 mi Noticed oil on tranny when I did my own oil change. Took to dealer and was informed the torque converter seal needed to be replaced. 6-8 hour job, and all covered by warranty. Dealer said common to first runs of Terrain and Acadia 
48360 mi

C $200
Unable to manually shift. Wire has been "cut" somewhere in the shifting equipment. Paid $240 to find out it was going to cost $900 to fix it. Part "not covered" even though it affects manual shifting. Did not repair based on cost. 
67060 mi

C $1989
Torque converter. 
24000 mi slipping trans also 
2000 mi Transmission was stuck in 5th gear. Mechanics at the dealership disassembled the transmission and discovered torn 1234 clutch piston seal and scored housing. The piston and housing were replaced. 
18000 mi Transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gear when drving in stop and go traffic under 20-mph. I was able to duplicate this concern for the dealership, but they are unable to fix. 
77200 mi

US $4528
Complete removal of broken transmission and installation of new transmission to include 4-wheel alignment. The transmission would not allow the vehicle to shift higher than 2nd gear. 

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2011 GMC Terrain Transmission Problems

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