2012 GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2012

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2012 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (8%)

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2012 GMC Terrain suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

2000 mi Steering grinds or is rough at low speeds. Dealer checked and said nothing is wrong but GMC created a file and will watch for others with this problem. 

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2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

98000 mi

US $400
Replace right front hub (with bearing) - system checked due to ABS, AWD & Traction control warning messages 
82000 mi Rubbing noise front driverside. Just heard it when slowing down,braking. It was front wheel bearing. 
46500 mi

$1300
Front lower bushings changed, and both rear arms changed 

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2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

72540 mi Power steering motor replaced under warranty. Notice received in mail for steering locking in position at highway speeds 
75620 mi Power steering motor replaced, power steering rack and inner tie rods replaced 

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2012 GMC Terrain Suspension Problems

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