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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%)

Chart based on 203 repairs.
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2011 GMC Terrain repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 117 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 GMC Terrain

Engine not specified

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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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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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