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2010 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 183 repairs.
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2010 GMC Terrain repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 94 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 GMC Terrain

Engine not specified

GMC Terrain in Alabama, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

7000 mi
Key would not come out of the ignition. 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
May 2011

22940 mi
Fuel pump pumping fuel into oil Stitching coming out of rear seats. No fix by the dealer they are hoping for a recall. Weather striping replaced after water damage. Rattles in front console loud noise on acceleration. Missing insulator and repaired GMC logo, water in logo Chrome bubbled and peeled on rear hatch. wire snapped causing check engine light Passenger door handle fell off Rear hatch handle broke IPOD connection does not work all the time 
GMC Terrain in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010

15300 mi
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. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

GMC Terrain in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2010
Oct 2010

8000 mi
Ongoing engine misfire problem that dealership couldn't fix from June thru Oct...GM bought back. 
GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2014
Sep 2010

5000 mi
Power Steering making noise. Topped off fluid and bled system. No leaks detected. 
Oct 2010

5500 mi
Power Steering Pump Replacement 
May 2011

12700 mi
Driver Power Lumbar not working, fixed broken bolt Powertrain control module reprogramed 
Sep 2011

16000 mi
Right Front Bearing and Hub assembly replaced Due to internal Failure 
Apr 2013

33300 mi
Left Front Seat Lumbar not working. Technical bulliten from GM to replace mounting for power lumbar. 
Dec 2013

42000 mi
Reflash transmission to fix hard downshifting 
GMC Terrain in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2012
Jun 2010

3000 mi
Dim/intermitent right front parking lamp Entire headlamp assembly had to be replaced 
Mar 2012

20000 mi
Software update to prevent vehicle from internittantly downshifting at will. 
GMC Terrain in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
May 2011

40000 mi
Clocked would not stay set on correct time and lighter sockets where not working.. Also got oil changed 
Apr 2012

47000 mi
Nav defaults to Washington DC. I have to agree to term and conditions each time the car starts.Car never goes back to audio setting it was on before it was started.Not able to save new navigation locations or delete old ones. Time remains Back window makes popping sound will lowered 
May 2012

49100 mi

US $150
Dealer claimed car was storing old error codes causing the car to lock and unlock. Also car was unable to power forward or backward. 
Nov 2012

60100 mi
Battery dead- cells dead within battery . Car wouldn't hold a charge 
Mar 2013

68000 mi
Reset of Tire pressure sensors 
GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2011

38000 mi
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 
Mar 2012

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. 
Oct 2012

70000 mi
noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced 
Feb 2014

99700 mi

US $375
rear driver door latch would not release to allow the doot to open 
Apr 2014

102800 mi

US $712
radiator split at the seam 
GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2016
Apr 2012

22700 mi
left rear passenger power window would bind on way down. 
Nov 2013

38800 mi
Back up camera occasionally not working 
Nov 2016

65000 mi
Check engine light on 
GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Nov 2010

11160 mi
Power steering whine. Problem identified and parts ordered Replaced power steering pump and hose. 
Jul 2011

16400 mi
Satellite radio not working Driver side speaker hisses. 
Dec 2011

21700 mi
Fixed alignment of centre console that was not properly replaced during earlier visit. Replaced driver side door speaker. 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014

57660 mi

C $300
No interior heat. Heater damper repaired. 
Aug 2015

65100 mi

C $280
Stabilizer bar also had a wheel bearing fail not fixed. traded vehicle instead. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013

77000 mi

US $600
replaced the radiator 
Apr 2015

113000 mi

US $600
Replaced both front end Hub Barings 
Jun 2017

180000 mi

US $2500
Transmission blew 
GMC Terrain in Oregon, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

12000 mi
Driver Info Center malfunctioning, covered by recall 
GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

2170 mi
Power Steering Pump failed, could be related to -39ºC temperatures over a 2 day period. Power Steering Pump failed, could be related to -39ºC temperatures over a 2 day period. Problem resolved by dealer with a replacement pump. 
Jan 2010

3720 mi
HVAC controls failed, replaced module. This problem is listed as a TSB. HVAC controls failed, replaced module. Problem is a listed TSB. 
Feb 2010

3720 mi
Power steering lines cracked with total fluid loss, lines and pump replaced (2nd pump replacement). Fuel tank vent jumper also replaced. Transmission re-calibration performed. All above problems are listed Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). 
GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Dec 2010

12000 mi
volume display on Nav was raising and lowering on its own, and not turning off. Also the Windshield washer fluid froze at 30 Degrees Farenheit 
Dec 2011

20000 mi
The lumbar seat actuator broke and caused the lumbar support to not work. Dealer installed new actuator. No cost to me 
GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011

22800 mi
The front bumper appeared to be coming loose. I had the dealership look into it, they found no sign of anything hitting it to cause it, but they re-seated it and it's fine now.  
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

4960 mi
Low Windshield wash warning system is not working. They can't fix it. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

GMC Terrain in Georgia, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

76000 mi
noise, turned out to be timing chain. started 5,000 miles after replacing motor. 
GMC Terrain in Alabama, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

41000 mi
Had knocking sound. Service Advisor said timing belt was going out and water pump needed replacing. 
GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

137000 mi

US $2200
replaced with used transmission 
GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Sep 2014

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. 
Nov 2014

113100 mi

US $50
GM has a recall for oil consumption. Replaced pistons and rings, timing chain, fuel pump and spark plugs. 
GMC Terrain in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011

17000 mi
Squeak in emergency brake cable.was repaired at no cost.sound was in driver side near rear wheel.covered by a tsb 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

13640 mi
Engine pinging on gentle acceleration. Cured by using Premium fuel. 
GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011

27000 mi
stabilitrak light on, check engine light on, replace high pressure fuel pump. leather front seat developed wrinkles. replaced padding in seats. 
Jul 2011

32000 mi
new strut mounts and bearings 
GMC Terrain in Maryland, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2021
Dec 2014

52000 mi
fuel pump knock, known issue that GMC paid to repair 
Dec 2015

59000 mi

US $700
Front driver abs sensor 
May 2016

62000 mi
Oil consumption- new pistons and rings 
Jul 2018

73000 mi

US $40
Remove resonator 
GMC Terrain in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013

80000 mi
Transmission was replaced or rebuilt. 
GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

56000 mi
both timing chains were slack and had to be replaced. while being replaced, the engine (full of sludge) had to be cleaned. 
GMC Terrain in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2014

72000 mi
Bad Exhaust Manifold 
GMC Terrain in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015

94000 mi

US $500
AC condenser had a hole in it, seems to be a common problem based on the low frontal location. One trip on a gravel road could take it out. 
Dec 2015

100000 mi

US $4400
Car lost all ability to move itself leaving me stranded on the interstate. Transmission had to be replaced but none was available. Took GM a couple months to get one in. 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. 
Jan 2016 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 
Jun 2016

109000 mi

US $1400
Started not blowing as cold of air as it should then about 2 days later no AC at all. Diagnosed as bad compressor. Replaced AC compressor, drier and expansion valve (or whatever that item is called now days). 
GMC Terrain in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015

111000 mi
When dealer rebuilt transmission they neglected to bolt down some parts causing noise and check engine light to come on. Also very high rpm 
GMC Terrain in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

6890 mi
Had to be towed trans lost power dirt in trans 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017

85560 mi
Windshield wipers stopped. Was subject to GMC recall and the parts were replaced at dealership for no charge. 
GMC Terrain in Oklahoma, United States
May 2016 - May 2018
Aug 2016

117000 mi

US $2000
Oil consumption service bulletin, led to service dept replacing all four piston rings. 
Sep 2017

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. 
GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2019
Mar 2015

26000 mi

US $467
The rear view camera (RVC) stopped working. There was no picture on the screen when car was put into reverse. 
Mar 2019

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. 
GMC Terrain in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015

57900 mi

US $140
Battery five years old with no signs of issues. Had new battery scheduled but no signs of weak starts. Computer shut down our air conditioning while driving due to overheating. Pulled over and the car was not overheating. Low voltage issue. 
GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Oct 2015
Nov 2014

63300 mi

US $100
OnStar signal goes in and out. Light on right side of mirror was Red. They told me the VCIM module was replaced but the receipt does not say that. They then said it was a GM or OnSTAR part swap and did not need to be listed which is a problem for me. 
Mar 2015

69000 mi

US $100
Now in MARCH 2015 the OnStar problem is back and tech believes i need to have new CHORDS installed. $100 deductible 
Sep 2015

79000 mi

US $520
Catalytic converter 
GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
May 2010

7000 mi
Center console unresponsive, climate/defrost/radio all non-functioning. Had received recall notice and called several times to schedule. Didn't get a call back then issue actually occurred in our vehicle. 
Jun 2013

42000 mi
Water pump chain snapped. 
GMC Terrain in Arizona, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015

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" 
Mar 2016

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. 
Jul 2016

108000 mi
Transmission stopped working. Too costly to repair so traded it in. 
GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Feb 2015

38300 mi

US $150
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. 
Jul 2016

47500 mi
Excessive oil consumption. Changed out pistons and rings 
GMC Terrain in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jul 2018
Jul 2011

24672 mi
Reset Navigation system TSB listed for it 
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Update nav system software 
Jan 2013

95000 mi
Navigation system reset 
May 2013

51700 mi
Reset Nav system 
Sep 2015

99000 mi

US $160
Tire speed sensor 
Dec 2015

104000 mi

US $800
Leak radiator 
Jan 2018

132000 mi

US $430
Oil leak and seals 
Jul 2018

139000 mi

US $960
Catalytic converters replaced 
GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

17000 mi
Rust on rear gate around tail light. This was the second time this was repaired in less than 6 months. 
GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010

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. 
Jul 2010

11000 mi
The lumbar support "bladder" popped in the driver's seat. A new part had to be ordered and was replaced. 
Jun 2011

27000 mi
The backup camera display in my nav system would sometimes go blank, or the display would become pixelated and difficult to see when on the map. 
Jan 2012

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. 
GMC Terrain in Delaware, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010

12300 mi
Squeaking driver side- could not replicate, but heard some squeaking in tailgate-so added grease, checked all joints/parts. 
Sep 2012

44000 mi
AC fan was weak - after inspection, AC Condenser replaced because leaking, had hole 
Mar 2013

50000 mi

US $175
Rear driver tail light out 
GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

9000 mi
Interior molding on passenger side front windshield pillar fell off. Trim was repaired In less than an hour but I was left in the waiting room looking out the window at my repaired car for 45 minutes before thay would let me have it. Patsy Lou GMC service department is horrible. 
GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - May 2013
Jun 2010

7000 mi
Extremely hard shifts intermitently occur from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd gears.  
Dec 2010

16500 mi
Power lumbar support in driver's seat inoperable. Per dealer, this appears to be a manufacturing defect or possible design flaw. Attempted repair unsuccessful, replacement parts ordered. Repaired power lumbar support with redesigned part 
Sep 2012

40000 mi
Engine was making noise. Dealer replaced drive belt and water pump tensioner. Speaker in drive side front door makes "static" noise intermittently, normally right after cold start. Dealer updated software but didn't fix problem. 
Apr 2013

50000 mi
Took vehicle to dealer to diagnose "grinding" noise related to air conditioning. Dealer reported A/C compressor needed to be replaced and provided estimate of $1500, not under warranty. Chose not to make repairs, traded vehicle instead. 
GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2014
May 2011

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.  
Oct 2011

46700 mi
Timing chain tensioner and related parts replaced 
May 2013

94700 mi
Codes for misfire and fuel delivery. High pressure fuel pump replaced. 
GMC Terrain in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010

17000 mi
Headliner sag issue. Dealer replaced but did not fix problen. Dealer has ordered a 2nd one to try again. 
Dec 2010

21000 mi
For 2010 model Terains GMC is now installing 2011 headliners on the non-sun roof models as it has 4 magnets instead of 2 and is thcker to eliminate sag. 
GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011

21800 mi
There would sometimes be a loud rattling noise when cranking the car.  
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

13920 mi
Changed oil seal on trans torque and R.H. axle seal. 
Nov 2012

22100 mi
Paint peeling on inside front pass. door, repaired, no cost to me. Headliner dropping drown, by about 3 or 4 inches and was repaired. 
Mar 2013

22940 mi
Auto-Transmission would not shift manually, with the plus and minus selector, repaired. Under warranty. 
GMC Terrain in Florida, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011

49000 mi

US $400
Noisy valve tapping 
Jan 2012

US $700
Starter Dragging 
Feb 2012

51900 mi

US $600
Right Pillar Speaker Short 
GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011

36000 mi
Replaced timing chain, idler & water pump 
Jan 2012

36800 mi
camshaft actuator replaced 
May 2012

42000 mi
Misfires @ startup & on deceleration 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011

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) 
Dec 2011

47120 mi
Camshaft tensioner worn out 
GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States
Apr 2010 - Oct 2013
Jul 2010

6000 mi
High pressure fuel pump was over fueling the engine causing low mpg, louder direct injection noises and lower preformance. 
Apr 2011

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. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Leaky condenser. replaced condenser. 
Dec 2012

51000 mi
Faulty high pressure fuel pump. Faulty throttle body 
Jan 2013

19200 mi
Faulty timing chain 
GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2011
Jul 2010

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. 
Jan 2011

7000 mi
Transmission shifting issues again. 
GMC Terrain in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2013

21080 mi
The sensor for the AWD was replaced in the rear housing. 
May 2013

23880 mi
High pressure fuel pump was replaced 
Jan 2015

C $500
Right Front Wheel Hub Replaced. Wheel speed sensor quit working 
GMC Terrain in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
Aug 2011

14880 mi
Replace the seal between Transmission and motor. Hatchback small rust appeared from beneath the paint at the top right corner above the license plate. 
GMC Terrain in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011

29000 mi
Chain drive for water pump broke and had to be replaced. 
May 2011

33000 mi
Spring for seatbelt tensioner replaced, second part needed and on order. 
Jun 2011

33000 mi
The drivers side seat belt clip is not working correctly. It has been to the shop twice but each time more parts are needed that are not in stock. Hopefully the 3rd time will be the last.  Rear wiper blade is etching window. Dealer will replace window and wiper arm under warenty. Discovered an oil leak between the engine and trans. Dealer couldn't find. 
Jul 2011

34000 mi
Parts to complete repair installed. 
Sep 2011

36000 mi
Hook holding floor mat was pulled out by car wash when removing mat for cleaning. Dealer had to replace all of carpet in car to fix missing hook! Seats had to be removed etc and took more that 1/2 of day. No wonder GM has trouble! 
GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - May 2012
Jan 2011

5580 mi
Digital displays fade or do not come on, rear window and mirror defrosters inoperative, DIC said service AWD when it was OK; dealer ordered a "Integrated center control stack" for later installation. 
Sep 2011

8680 mi
Warning "battery saver mode on" appeared, and blower fan stopped working. At dealer's, system reverted to normal; this mode occurred once before. Each time, no extra loads on battery. Vehicle has new 750 cca battery under warranty. 
Feb 2012

9920 mi
Shifter did not perform the manual-control up or down gear selection. Broken squeezed wire in shift unit. Whole unit replaced. 
GMC Terrain in Yukon Territory, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jan 2022
Jan 2011

4340 mi
High pressure fuel pump not working properly. Over-fueled engine and filled crankcase with gasoline. Caused car to run very rough. 
Mar 2015

52700 mi

C $230
Rear hatch door latch quit working all at once and would not lock/unlock by switch or hand pressure on latch. It would however unlock and open on its own while driving, but did not swing up. Stuff could have fallen onto the road while drivg 
Nov 2016

70760 mi
warranty recall due to excessive oil consumption. Rings, pistons and related parts replaced 
GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

19000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitor Replaced 
GMC Terrain in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Jul 2011

14880 mi
water leaking into rear left taillight, tailight replaced under warranty 
Mar 2012

21700 mi
Defective vent valve solenoid, replaced engine code P0449 
Apr 2012

22200 mi
paint peeling, rust above license plate and just below chrome trim. Repaired by dealer body shop. 
Aug 2013

35960 mi
+/- button on column shifter N/S. Dealer replaced with new shifter under warranty 
GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2017
Jan 2013

34000 mi
timing chain There was rust on the trunk door 
GMC Terrain in Wyoming, United States
Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010

7000 mi
trailer wiring not opreating, needed programing. 
GMC Terrain in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010

10000 mi
The plastic decorative panel at the bottom of the drivers side door just fell off the vehicle when parked during a rain storm. Owner could not get the part back onto the car. 
GMC Terrain in South Dakota, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
Jul 2010

8000 mi
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. 
Oct 2011

52000 mi
Said it must be bad gas. Fill up at same place everytime.That explanation has been used before for same problem. 
GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014

68200 mi

C $1400
Fuel Pump inside fuel tank stopped working 

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