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Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
I Have Difficulty putting in gas. The Nozzle keeps Shutting off. I can't put the nozzle on automatic it keeps shutting off. I can't put gasoline in at any level. It will continually shot off. The dealer says there is nothing wrong with it.
5/18 engine stutter @highway speeds.Ck engine lt on but did not stay on. Complained several times prior but dealer could not duplicate problem.Svc tech drove it home and experienced prob.Replaced spark plugs. Still an issue, not fixed
54000 mi
I backed my car out of garage to clean it. Later when I went to pull it back in, it wouldn't start, wouldn't turn over, just kept cranking. After ~10 attempts, on the last try giving it gas (pedal to the floor) it finally turned over.
102800 mi
US $712
radiator split at the seam
12700 mi
Powertrain control module reprogramed
8000 mi
Ongoing engine misfire problem that dealership couldn't fix from June thru Oct...GM bought back.
High pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced, and since engine was opened up, I opted to pay for a new timing chain at dealer suggestion since it was done with no labor charge.
47500 mi
Excessive oil consumption. Changed out pistons and rings
33000 mi
2010 Gmc Terrain Fuel System, Gasoline Service Bulletin 220189. check engine light on; dtcs p0172 and p0175; engine runs rough (follow diagnosis and replace high pressure fuel pump). *pe updated 3/28/11.
46700 mi
Timing chain tensioner and related parts replaced
94700 mi
Codes for misfire and fuel delivery. High pressure fuel pump replaced.
13640 mi
Engine pinging on gentle acceleration. Cured by using Premium fuel.
27000 mi
stabilitrak light on, check engine light on, replace high pressure fuel pump.
52000 mi
fuel pump knock, known issue that GMC paid to repair
62000 mi
Oil consumption- new pistons and rings
73000 mi
US $40
Remove resonator
56000 mi
both timing chains were slack and had to be replaced. while being replaced, the engine (full of sludge) had to be cleaned.
79000 mi
US $520
Catalytic converter
41000 mi
Had knocking sound. Service Advisor said timing belt was going out and water pump needed replacing.
112000 mi
US $1900
the timing chain jumped a few teeth. damage caused required replacement of timing chain and tensioner, cam actuators, and assorted small timing-related parts.
113100 mi
US $50
GM has a recall for oil consumption. Replaced pistons and rings, timing chain, fuel pump and spark plugs.
94300 mi
US $1500
Terrain overheated after almost 2 hrs of driving. cooled off then, drove about 2 mins and overheated again. Towed to dealership. GM dealership said "water pump" but replaced it 2x drove it and overheated....dealership said "timing chain"
105000 mi
US $450
Engine make a noise at slow speed of about 10-15 mph. They took the engine out and replaced the timing chain. I think. or, the drive chain.
76000 mi
noise, turned out to be timing chain. started 5,000 miles after replacing motor.
42000 mi
Water pump chain snapped.
6890 mi
Had to be towed trans lost power
dirt in trans
26660 mi
Engine was continuing to run after key was shut off, dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump and changed engine oil, (diluted with gasoline)
47120 mi
Camshaft tensioner worn out
6000 mi
High pressure fuel pump was over fueling the engine causing low mpg, louder direct injection noises and lower preformance.
16000 mi
Engine rattle that was heard but GM has issued a TSB saying they know the noise exists but no fix is out yet.
49000 mi
US $400
Noisy valve tapping
104000 mi
US $800
Leak radiator
132000 mi
US $430
Oil leak and seals
139000 mi
US $960
Catalytic converters replaced
6000 mi
Engine burned through 8 quarts of oil in 4500 miles. Oil consumption test was performed, and GMC decided to replace engine completely after finding that two cylinders were bad for different unknown reasons.
38000 mi
If the vehicle in the cold for several hours, about 3-4 minutes after it is started there is a "popping" noise that comes from the catlytic converter area. It does it approx. 5 times, then several times in rapid procession.
36000 mi
Replaced timing chain, idler & water pump
19300 mi
camshaft actuator replaced
42000 mi
Misfires @ startup & on deceleration
47000 mi
US $2000
Check engine light with codes P011, P016 and P017.
After receiving diagnosis and repair estimated I opted not to fix the vehicle.
100000 mi
US $4400
Car had a noise at idle for a while. Dealer offer to perform a special exception out of warranty repair on the balancer components. Also offered to replace timing belt/chain at no additional labor cost if I bought parts.
100500 mi
After the previous repair the car was using a quart of oil about every 1200 miles. Upon bringing this to the attention of the dealer I was told there was another special exception from GM to overhaul the engine, specifically to replace ring
72000 mi
Bad Exhaust Manifold
117000 mi
US $2000
Oil consumption service bulletin, led to service dept replacing all four piston rings.
117000 mi
US $2000
Had to replace engine 17000 miles after repair. The #4 piston rod let go and exited the bottom of the engine. Dealership wanted $8,000 to replace the engine. The warranty was for 16,000 miles and/or 1 year. After 2 weeks of haggling back and for the between myself GM customer service (HAHA...customer service.....????) and the local dealership I ended up paying $2000 to replace the engine and while it was in the shop they cracked my windshield. Which was fixed on my dime.
40000 mi
Engine was making noise. Dealer replaced drive belt and water pump tensioner.
21800 mi
There would sometimes be a loud rattling noise when cranking the car.
Engine running rough, no power. Service engine light and Stabilitrak light on for 200 miles. Took to dealer. They couldn't duplicate problem. Did nothing, even though computer stored trouble code. Didn't have diagnostic equipment. Engine running rough again. Service engine light on. Same trouble code as before. This time dealership bought a laptop to hook up to computer and actually drive vehicle. Replaced high pressure fuel pump, and injectors.
52000 mi
Said it must be bad gas. Fill up at same place everytime.That explanation has been used before for same problem.
2000 mi
Transmission shifting issues. Transmission didn't know which gear to go into while speeding up to highway speeds and car jerked back and forth until gas pedal was released. Dealership knew of existing problem but said there is no fix yet.
51000 mi
Faulty high pressure fuel pump. Faulty throttle body
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