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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%)

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GMC Terrain suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 33 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 FWD

25000 mi Power steering apparently has wrong fluid causing shudder at low RPM when turning steering wheel. Special replacement fluid ordered 
36000 mi Service Bulletin No.: PI0814E - Power steering rumbled at low RPM. Dealer repaired under warranty. Replace PS pump hose assembly, alternator assembly and emissions evaporative hose. 
43000 mi Power steering pump rumble when turning wheel at low RPM. Repaired once under warranty. No additional fix available. Known issue. 

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2015 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

Shuddering. Alternator replaced as per TSB. 
20000 mi Power Steering was making a a groaning noise and vibrating when steering was turned during low speed maneuvers. The repair was covered under warranty and GM had released a TSB concerning the problem. 

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2014 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

26800 mi Steering shutter, replaced steering gear pump. This correct the steering shutter 
12500 mi Replaced 4 cradle mounting bolts to stop creaking & popping noises in the front end. 
38000 mi

US $720
Right and left lower control arms needed replacing due to rupture of the sealed fluid filled bushings. 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

1520 mi Would hear the direction "groaning" when turning the wheels when stopped. They changed the on board computer and this appeared to eliminate the problem. 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi

US $500
Ball joint bad. 
76000 mi

US $1400
Stabilizer joint boots were worn out, joint was filled with salt. Replace right and left lower control arms. Left ball joint boot was completely gone, joint was filled with debris. Right ball joint boot was deteriorating and would soon fail. 

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2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

38920 mi

C $500
Ball bearing worn 

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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

46500 mi

$1300
Front lower bushings changed, and both rear arms changed 
82000 mi Rubbing noise front driverside. Just heard it when slowing down,braking. It was front wheel bearing. 
98000 mi

US $400
Replace right front hub (with bearing) - system checked due to ABS, AWD & Traction control warning messages 

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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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2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

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.   Power steering is loud again and has a burning smell. Tech states nothing is wrong  
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 AWD

17360 mi

C $80
Knocking on left side front end. 
123000 mi

US $800
STRUTS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

5000 mi Power Steering making noise. Topped off fluid and bled system. No leaks detected. 
5500 mi Power Steering Pump Replacement 
16000 mi Right Front Bearing and Hub assembly replaced Due to internal Failure 
11160 mi Power steering whine. Problem identified and parts ordered Replaced power steering pump and hose. 
70000 mi noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced 
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

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. 
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). 
113000 mi

US $600
Replaced both front end Hub Barings 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi new strut mounts and bearings 

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