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GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 528 repairs.
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GMC Terrain other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

53000 mi

US $200
Drivers Side Window rolls up very slowly, motor sounds sluggish. Dealer was unable to replicate issue even with recorded evidence. No parts replaced, was told to wait until it stops working altogether. 

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2015 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Loud constant clicking noise within cabin. vibrations. Repair unsuccessful, dealer and GM not aware 

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2015 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18000 mi Tire leaking air. Valve stem replaced 
94000 mi wipers stopped working, had secret recall transmission arm for wipers broken replaced under warranty 

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2014 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

23000 mi Tires beads leaking air rims seal 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4960 mi onstar had codes dealer could not pull any codes uprnall systems tested normal 
52000 mi Rear hatch support shock 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

38920 mi

C $500
Wiper bearing fault. 

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2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

2000 mi Rear seat does not fold flat--appears stuck.Dealer lubed the lever and said I was not pulling the lever properly (give me a break). I tried several times at dealer and it worked fine. Got home and tried again and it did not work. 

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2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

4000 mi Front passenger seat belt buckle was put on backwards 
35000 mi Power liftgate would go to the up position but then it would drop to half way point after about a minute. The fix was to replace the pneumatic strut on the right side; seal was bad allowing gas to escape. 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

23224 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 
12084 mi N3314 R,F DR WIN MOTOR RPL 
19967 mi 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 
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 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

41800 mi The lifters for the rear door are no longer capable of holding the door up. 
19 mi Seat and mirror memory system 
61700 mi

US $600
Wiper motor and transmission had to be replaced 
29000 mi passenger seat belt locking up. Seat belt replaced under warranty 
31000 mi Broken rear seat latch 

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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

37000 mi Weatherstripping rolled causing slow window movement. 
18600 mi Drivers window rolling up slowly in the cold. Rolls down just fine. Rod was greased to see if it would help. 
36980 mi Drivers side window going up and down slowly again. Actuator greased. 
17000 mi rattling noise on startup...dealer couldnt duplicate it. 
23000 mi Interior light in the back above cargo area fell out and wouldn't stay in. They fixed it. 
108000 mi

US $700
One of factory rims cracked, from inclusion. Replaced all 4 with aftermarket more economical then one factory. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

12700 mi Driver Power Lumbar not working, fixed broken bolt 
33300 mi Left Front Seat Lumbar not working. Technical bulliten from GM to replace mounting for power lumbar. 
99700 mi

US $375
rear driver door latch would not release to allow the doot to open 
47000 mi Back window makes popping sound will lowered 
22700 mi left rear passenger power window would bind on way down. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

20000 mi The lumbar seat actuator broke and caused the lumbar support to not work. Dealer installed new actuator. No cost to me 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

11000 mi The lumbar support "bladder" popped in the driver's seat. A new part had to be ordered and was replaced. 
85560 mi Windshield wipers stopped. Was subject to GMC recall and the parts were replaced at dealership for no charge. 
16500 mi Repaired power lumbar support with redesigned part 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

7000 mi trailer wiring not opreating, needed programing. 
33000 mi Spring for seatbelt tensioner replaced, second part needed and on order. 
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. 
34000 mi Parts to complete repair installed. 

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