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GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 4000 mi	Twice the car would not start. Had to have road service twice.

GMC in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010 2000 mi	The headliner has come down in the middle of car. National back order on this item. I have only had the car one month and the liner was down or noticed it the first day. It has been 4 weeks and not heard from dealer.
Dec 2010 7000 mi	Headliner came down and could not be fixed. Turned in the car for a 2010 Traverse.

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GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015 31700 mi US $640	A/C Condenser had a pin-hole leak. Condenser $204; Freon $30; Labor $400.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012 52000 mi US $304	Stabilitrak inop / reprogramm stabilitrak/ABS module
May 2017 170000 mi US $625	new radiator

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GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Sep 2015
Feb 2012 13474 mi	INSPECT AND REPORT FOR CENTER CONSOLE BY TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON WARNING.. PLEASE SEE ADVISOR BEFORE DIAG. DIAG 0.2 Cause: ordered damaged part tech 99380 INSPECT AND REPORT FOR FRONT DEFROST INOP Cause: front defrost control head switch failure Correction: ordered control head
Mar 2012 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.
Apr 2012 12084 mi	L0618 SENSOR, FUEL TANK PRESSURE-RPL 13500745 SENSOR 12641740 PUMP,FUEL N3314 R,F DR WIN MOTOR RPL
Aug 2012 18351 mi	Manual shifting not working K5222 TRANS SHIFT ROD RPL
Sep 2012 19967 mi	INSPECT AND REPORT FOR CUSTOMER CONCERN THAT THERE IS RUST SPOTS APPEARING ON THE REAR HATCH A2961 LIFTGATE PANEL REFINISH/ CLEAR COAT W SUBLET RED DEER COLLISION & REPAIR/BODY REPAIR WSUB 1 25922412 EMBLEM 1 25795265 EMBLEM INSPECT AND REPORT FOR CUSTOMER CONCERN THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS ALWAYS GOING LOW CUSTOMER JUST HAD TIRES INSTALLED ON RO 796581 E9475 WHEEL, BEAD SEAT REPAIR (ONE) E9475 FIXED Z7906 RENTAL VEH 6+DAYS MJ-98 SUBLET KENNEDY RENTALS
May 2013 22500 mi	CC was shot, had been since day 1.
Jun 2013 24620 mi	123 TIRE REPAIR bead sealed all tires. found some of the chrome plating coming off on inside of rim by the bead and could be causing seal issue. performed tire repair on all four wheels. removed and bead sealed all 4 tires
Oct 2013 26683 mi	INSPECT AND REPORT FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DIAG 1.0 IF CP CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT IT MAY POSSIBLY BE A CAT CONVERTER. WAS IN FOR SAME ISSUE ON RO# 1009189. CAT CONVERTER ORDERED 4050880 Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side 2 15032594 NUT 1 20893953 GASKET 1 25800997 CONVERTER 1 25801015 GASKET replaced bank 2, (left side) catalytic converter 4050880
Nov 2013 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
Feb 2015 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 14271 POWER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATS performed recall 14271. Installed bolt on left front seat for height adjuster 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

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - May 2011
Dec 2010 2000 mi	Vehicle prematurely bumping rev limiter in first gear, causing hesitation during WOT. Software reflash fixed the problem.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013 30380 mi	Purge Valve system was rattling up against the firewall creating noisy rattling at idle. There is a GMC 'silent recall' on this issue.
Feb 2014 32240 mi	Rear back-up Camera

GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
Sep 2012 12400 mi	replaced radio volume not working plastic trim wrinkling
Dec 2012 15500 mi	awd service indicator, battery weak replaced

GMC Terrain in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
May 2011 2497 mi	Starter stays engaged car flutters and then turns off. Tech can not reproduce. Rattle in the back hatch
Aug 2011 5019 mi	Lost power steering while driving. Pump Leaked on to axel almost causing fire. Pump was replaced. Was on a trip had to stay extend stay in a hotel car was not drivable. Power steering is loud again and has a burning smell. Tech states nothing is wrong. Lost power steering while driving. Pump Leaked on to axel almost causing fire. Pump was replaced. Was on a trip had to stay extend stay in a hotel car was not drivable. Starter stays engaged still not fixed Transmission jerks when at a stop and take off. Was told its the memory in the transmission would stop at 5000 miles however when told we were already over 5000 miles! Still doing it to this day. Power steering is loud again and has a burning smell. Tech states nothing is wrong

GMC Terrain in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015 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)

GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010 5000 mi	The power control module failed. The car had to be towed to the dealer. The module was repaced.
Mar 2011 10000 mi	The car -- for whatever reason -- went into "theft" mode and locked out the ignition. They had to reprogram the computer.

GMC Terrain in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
Jun 2017 48000 mi US $70	Needed to stabilizer links front also did rear.bought top of the line moog with a grease fitting. Should last double the miles than oEM. I know there trying to shave off a vechile but plastic links don't cut with me bought usa made links and did myself.

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GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2020
Jan 2012 7300 mi	At purchase the vehicle had three "blisters" on the roof and a similar mark on the door. They had the car 13 days and shortly after its return the new paint turned white. I got GM approval to take it to another dealer for the 2nd repair.
Apr 2012 4200 mi	Rear passenger door has be repainted twice and several weeks ago I noted new defects. White spots coming through the paint. Left it with the dealer all day, they were able to remove some but looks like it may need to be painted again.
Jul 2012 5300 mi	Paint defect same spot as previous, white showing through paint. After the dealer told me they wouldn't do anything else GM got involved and had them paint a third time, hopefully the last.
Oct 2013 12000 mi	engine oil smelled of gasoline, fuel pump confirmed leaking and replaced.
Nov 2015 36000 mi	Replace timing chain and tensioner or guides retrieve broken guides from oil sump replace oil
May 2016 44400 mi	Engine noise at start up timing chain was stretched. The timing chain was also stretched with broken tensioners in November 2015. This makes 3 timing chains on this car, something is seriously wrong.
Jul 2016 45500 mi US $2812	Engine noise at start up, poor fuel economy and performance. Replaced fuel pump this was the third fuel pump on the car replaced an intake and exhaust valve two camshaft actuators. leaky torque converter seal. replace torque converter seal. replace noisy serpentine belt
Sep 2017 54000 mi US $490	Hoped for a diagnosis on engine noise. I've been hearing this noise since early 2016, it's very easy to duplicate. It happens about every other start yet they tell me they don't hear it. Replaced brake pads.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2011 6000 mi	Check Engine Lite Intermittant. Dealer upgraded software. Light went off and has stayed off so far.
Apr 2013 24000 mi	Replaced A/C Condenser
Oct 2013 30300 mi	Battery eeveloped one bad cell. Battery replaced
Jul 2014 37300 mi	AC not cooling......software updated.....fixed the problem.

GMC Terrain in Maine, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011 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.
Dec 2011 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. Replaced center console from previous repair. 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.

GMC Terrain in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 20000 mi	Vehicle bought back due to diesel-like engine noise, gas in oil that kept coming back despite about eight repair attempts. Replaced oil pump and timing chain, performed TSB for actuator.

GMC Terrain in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2015
Nov 2013 22400 mi	TPMS system failure

GMC Terrain in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2018
Jun 2016 84000 mi	Check engine light diagnosed at AutoZone as P0013 and P0014, exhaust camshaft position actuator valve control circuit "had a fault lodged or was disconnected for a predetermined period of time." The next day, the engine light was not on, so I did nothing. Now it seems to be on some trips and not others.

GMC Terrain in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2021
Jan 2018 106000 mi	Extreme oil consumption. Rings, bearings, gaskets, some sensors

GMC Terrain in Tennessee, United States Oct 2023 - Oct 2023
Jun 2023 228832 mi US $824	Timing chain failure due to guides breaking apart. Ordered new Cloyes timing chain kit and replaced. Changed crank seal. Verified PCV system was not restricted. Changed oil, filter and antifreeze Spark plugs were fouled out. Ordered new AC Delco plugs and installed.
Oct 2023 229320 mi US $48	Left Rear ABS Sensor failed. Ordered new aftermarket ABS Sensor and replaced. The exhaust manifold was cracked into. I ordered a new exhaust manifold and replaced it.

GMC Terrain in Utah, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
Jul 2014 41800 mi	The lifters for the rear door are no longer capable of holding the door up.
Sep 2014 46000 mi US $30	The driver side headlight has burned out twice. Dealer can find nothing wrong with it.
Mar 2015 55000 mi	Passenger side covering of the front windshield post keeps coming off.
Aug 2015 60000 mi	Left headlight burned out or stopped working on at least 3 occasions.

GMC Terrain in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Mar 2014 41000 mi	Makes funny noise on acceleration like it was gasping for air, dealer could find no issues, still makes the noise, there was a warranty recall for the same issue for other Terrains but not my model. The dealer was totally unhelpful.
Sep 2015 63000 mi	Engine check light
Dec 2016 89000 mi	Poor gas mileage, burns oil

GMC Terrain in Arkansas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 19 mi	Complicated seat and mirror memory system, learned how to more conveniently store settings in memory. Seat and mirror memory system

GMC Terrain in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
May 2014 53000 mi US $600	Wiper motor and transmission had to be replaced
Oct 2015 76700 mi	Car turned off while in drive
Dec 2015 80000 mi US $300	Car cut off while in drive

GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
Jan 2015 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.
Feb 2017 94000 mi US $860	Heard a whirring noise when accelerating. Also the temp gauge was going up and down. Replaced thermostat and water pump and had cooling system flush.

GMC Terrain in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Jun 2013 36000 mi	2ND REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE HEADLINER
Sep 2014 53000 mi US $100	Driver left seat cushion bolster developed cracks in leather in 2 places. GM paid 200 toward getting repaired since car was beyond full warranty coverage on trim items.
Jan 2015 58500 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

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2022
Jan 2012 29000 mi	passenger seat belt locking up. Seat belt replaced under warranty
Aug 2012 40200 mi	solenoids on camshaft were faulty. replacement under engine warranty
Aug 2013 59000 mi	oil leak showed up 2 wks after oil change. took it back to dealer, they removed the oil filter, cleaned gasket(dirt under gasket),and changed oil.
Sep 2013 60000 mi	car continued to leak oil after repair in August. Complained and had a new gasket installed on the oil filter cap. This seems to have fixed the problem, will monitor for oil leaks.
Nov 2015 73000 mi US $100	Master brake CFL was leaking onto booster, both were replaced.
Jan 2018 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.
Mar 2021 99000 mi US $320	vehicle was stalling then starting, fjel sensor showed to be unreliable running diagnostics, Sensor was replaced.

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2017
Jan 2013 28000 mi	Engine would shut off as I was driving in parking lot. There was a problem with emissions. Had it repaired under warranty.
Jan 2015 19700 mi US $150	Knocking noise heard from behind glove compartment on occasion while driving. Replaced actuator parts.
Feb 2016 70900 mi US $1100	Engine would idle roughly and shut off when stopped at traffic lights.
Jul 2016 73300 mi US $160	Front left tire sensor needed to be replaced.

GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012 11000 mi	LEAKING CASE SEAL

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013
Jan 2011 1100 mi	Check engine light came one. Vaccum seal around dipstick faulty so repaired. Service Soon Light On (check engine). Found lean codes in memory, inspected engine for vacuum leak S. found dip stick tube not sealed properly. Repaired and road tested vehicle
Feb 2011 2000 mi	SES Light IS On J5672 .8 OHL .9 DIAG SMOKE TEST EVAP, FUEL SYSTEM. INTAKE GASKETS. NO LEAKS DETEC. RELPALCED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. REPLACED THE SENSOR AND ROAD TESTED VEHICLE.

GMC Terrain in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2012 11200 mi	Condenser leaking oil.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Engine sputtered and vehicle cut off while coming to a stop in parking lot. Towed to dealer who reset engine light (reported engine control system error) but could not replicate issue. Returned after 12 days replacing intake cam solenoid.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2011 3000 mi	thought I smelled gas in oil. dealer tested, said no contamination present. changed oil, request return visit in 30 days.
Sep 2011 9000 mi	excessive ticking noise. insulation shield installed.
Jan 2013 5700 mi	drivers side heated seat inoperative
Feb 2013 22600 mi	drivers seat heater became inoperable. realer replaced heater. overall it took three trips to get it completed.

GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2021
Apr 2013 24500 mi	Front GMC logo on grill needed replaced. Was showing signs of water damage.
Sep 2013 31000 mi	Broken rear seat latch

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2011 - Sep 2013
Mar 2012 6820 mi	6 weeks ago started noticing carbon where vehicle is parked & started several times a day & gas mileage has gone up. Was told this is normal & given printouts from GM. Don' think they did anything.
May 2012 7740 mi	Gas mileage poor & carbon where parked & started. Dealer kept car 3 days & drove it. Adjusted muffler/exhaust. Advised to keep eco button on & monitor. If still problem to bring back.

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States May 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2011 15000 mi	Engine head pulled and clogged oil port cleaned due to oil starvation. Fiber from skinless oil filter was causing an oil starvation/pinging.
Dec 2013 47000 mi	Earlier repair: an engine port clogged and required the dealership to pull the heads due to oil starvation.
Dec 2014 56000 mi	Faulty design with AC condenser. Leak at the weld and the entire unit had to be replaced Transmission began to skip at high speeds. Due to many prior issues with vehicle, decided to trade the vehicle for another brand/make

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jan 2014
Apr 2013 28800 mi	It was a sensor. Car started fine, but kept stalling.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013 24800 mi	timing chain and seals and water pump replaced

GMC Terrain in California, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 11000 mi	Driver seat not properly storing memory of saved info,

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GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016 70000 mi US $23	Temperature mode actuator made loud clicking noise when temperature changed. Replaced temperature mode actuator with new one.

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011 10540 mi	Chrome on front of the hood was starting to bubble near the bottom lip (where you unlatch the hood)
Dec 2011 18600 mi	Drivers window rolling up slowly in the cold. Rolls down just fine. Rod was greased to see if it would help.
Jan 2014 29800 mi	Drivers side window going up and down slowly again. Actuator greased.
Mar 2015 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.
Oct 2016 67060 mi C $1989	Torque converter. Exhaust manifold was leaking and loud. Rear brake pad and rotors replaced. Had to insist to get GM parts.
Apr 2018 85560 mi	Check engine light came on. GM tech says the error is caused by the catalytic converter. Will need to be replaced in the future.
May 2018 86180 mi	Excessive oil consumption. Pistons and rings replaced. Balance and timing chain replaced. Seals, gaskets, bolts replaced. Catalytic converter causing check engine light. Converter needed replacing. GM recently announced a recall on catalytic converters for our model of car, just so happened that our first warning light came in a month after the recall was released so it was repaired along with our oil consumption warranty. (could be related to the oil use issues too?)

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Apr 2023 - May 2023
May 2023 16000 mi US $26	MÁS air flow sensor changed

GMC Terrain in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Feb 2011 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.
May 2011 7000 mi	Service engine soon light came on. Same rattling noise. GM tech support still does not know how to fix cleared code and reprogramed computer for start up fuel to air mixture.
Jul 2011 8000 mi	Engine stalling. GM didnt know how to fix, replaced cam actuator. Makes rattling noise when it starts.
Aug 2011 8408 mi	GM cant figure out how to solve problem. Loud rattle from motor when it starts. Sounds like a diesel engine starting. car stalls out on trip. GM cant fix and cant get to replicate. Gm cant figure out how to solve problem. Loud rattle from motor when it starts. Sounds like a diesel engine starting. car stalls out on trip. GM cant fix and cant get to replicate

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 81220 mi C $13	Muffler leaking, cut the leaking portion off and replaced with new one, didn't change the whole exhaust pipe.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011 16600 mi	rattling noise on startup...dealer couldnt duplicate it. return for rattling noise on startup. showed dealer a TSB. they ordered a part. also got a check engine light before taking to dealer. code was P0011.cam error. dealer installed part. next day was rattling again.. returning to dealer again for rattling startup noise. rattling noise at startup..GM is aware of this issue with the 2.4 I-4 engine..they have no fix at this time. rattling noise on startup..couldnt dupicate. ordering parts to do a tech bulletin. parts installed (actuators-cam) still have the same issue check engine light,rough idle. stalled once.
Jul 2011 18000 mi	GM called me that they had a repair for the Rattling startup noise that I have had for 6 months and 4 past unsuccessful visits. Said it was the Oil pump and needed to replace. Dealer replaced the oil pump per GM..the rattling came back.
Aug 2011 20000 mi	The vehicle is on the Final Repair Attempt for lemon law. Same issue for past 7 months..intermittent rattling startup noise..Dealer had it for 5 days, couldnt duplicate the issue..nothing was done..2nd day having it back..I had the noise.. rattling startup noise issue still..in the repair shop at dealer for Final repair attempt per the lemon law, with GM
Dec 2011 24000 mi	Received financial settlement from GM. Kept the Terrain, living with the noise. Update: traded it for a 2012 with the V6. reoccurring check engine light several times in the last week of ownership (codes related to cam/rattling startup) slipping trans also

GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2017
Jun 2011 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.
Sep 2011 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.
Nov 2015 73000 mi US $446	Heater did not work. Parts replaced included the Thermostat-#4698, Control Module-#13578140, and Actuator-#25952814.
Feb 2016 77000 mi	Vehicle was consuming oil along with timing chain noise. New pistons and piston rings were installed to include the replacement of the timing chain.
Apr 2016 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.
Apr 2017 87000 mi US $130	Battery replacement. Added refrigerant to system as it was low and not cooling the vehicle.
Aug 2017 89000 mi US $550	Car kept stalling along with a check engine light. The cam shaft position sensors were replaced.

GMC Terrain in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
Apr 2019 123000 mi US $800	STRUTS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS.

GMC Terrain in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2019
May 2012 21000 mi	Blown speaker, repaired under warranty.
Oct 2012 27000 mi	Camshaft actuator solenoid replaced
Jan 2013 17800 mi	Open circuit in throttle position sensor - replaced throttle body
May 2013 37000 mi	Weatherstripping rolled causing slow window movement.
Dec 2013 49000 mi US $200	Replaced weak driver window motor. Motor fails in cold weather.
Jan 2014 34700 mi US $311	Throttle position sensor failed, pedal position sensor, replaced pedal position sensor.
Sep 2014 62000 mi	Timing chain replacement, special warranty.
Jul 2015 73800 mi US $500	Leak in A/C Condensor
Jan 2017 72800 mi US $180	Exhaust leak, replaced resonator
Jun 2017 105000 mi US $230	Replaced leaking axle seal
Sep 2017 110000 mi US $478	Cracked Exhaust Manifold
Jan 2018 115000 mi	Excessive piston ring wear causing oil consumption. Covered by GM special extended warranty. Faulty catalytic converter. Replaced under GM special extended warranty.
Feb 2018 117000 mi US $508	Pedal position sensor and battery replaced

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
Jan 2012	Vehicle started holding compacted snow in lower door panels + on rocker panels. Reported. "OH stop worrying about your car." 3 complaints later and they think that the problem might be solved. At -20C after being garaged in my garage, the car has on several occasions stopped and blown cold air into the vehicle. They supposedly fixed it but we haven't had similar weather. Dealer attempts to twist the truth baffles brains.
Nov 2012 17980 mi	Still having problem with vehicle computer, got rid of it.

GMC Terrain in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012 17360 mi C $80	Loud rattle on cold start. Sounds like a diesel starting again. Occasional loss of power. Knocking on left side front end. Headliner dropping again.

GMC Terrain in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2011 - Feb 2020
Sep 2012 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
Dec 2013 25420 mi	Computer update for Oil life monitor as well as service air bag sensor.
Sep 2016 71300 mi	Engine rebuild due to excessive oil consumption. New pistons, rings, timing chain, tensioner and fuel pump.

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013 35300 mi US $34	Rattle from rear hatch and/or headliner by sunroof.
Jun 2013 37000 mi	The Remote would work intermittently. The issue was an interlock ignition problem that didn't recognize that the key was removed.
Sep 2013 42000 mi US $100	BlueTooth stopped working
Mar 2014 44000 mi	Rattle in back never successfully fixed.

GMC Terrain in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2018
Jan 2012 49300 mi	Recall for rough idle The headliner looked like it is coming down.
Jun 2012 23000 mi	Interior light in the back above cargo area fell out and wouldn't stay in. They fixed it.
Sep 2014 75000 mi	Leaking oil and shifting funny. Replaced the torque convertor. Replaced catalytic convertor.
May 2016 110000 mi US $115	Said it was the timing chain streched and it damaged the engine. My extended warranty paid for a new engine.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Feb 2012 12400 mi	Engine light on; rough idle; severe jerk at times. The mechanic told me I needed to change oil more often and drive train needs replacing
Mar 2012 14260 mi	Same as before. Rough idle, almost stalling at times, kicks on acceleration.
May 2012 19560 mi	step on gas, hesitation then forward thrust. Not as much power on acceleration.
Jan 2013	The rough idle/jerking/surging was never resolved. The dealership said they could not find anything wrong. It was definitely a problem and thats why we got rid of it. We were not happy at all with the vehicle and considered it a lemon.

GMC Terrain in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2011 5000 mi	The headliner was sagging and the cubby hole lid in the top of the dash broke, would't spring up and stay up

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011
Dec 2010 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.

GMC Terrain in Wyoming, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
Aug 2014 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.
Sep 2014 102896 mi US $344	the intake cam solenoid went out dealer relpaced
Oct 2014 104000 mi US $347	Warning, stabilitrac not working, no abs, no awd, Dealer found right speed sensor bad, replaced hub and sensor,hub has mag strip for sensor.
Nov 2014 106000 mi US $448	Warning, stabilitrac not working, no abs, no awd, Dealer found right speed sensor bad, replaced hub and sensor,magnetic strip on left front hub completely gone.
Jan 2015 US $700	One of factory rims cracked, from inclusion. Replaced all 4 with aftermarket more economical then one factory.

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