FaultScore

FaultScore report

2011 GMC Terrain problems

Owners have filed 557 complaints about the 2011 GMC Terrain with NHTSA between 2010 and 2026. The largest single group is the engine & cooling. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 17 worst.

D

FaultScore 73/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the GMC Terrain.

How this is worked out

The numbers

557

Complaints

20

Crashes reported

11

Fires reported

22

Injuries reported

77,800 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

23%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 100 vs 50 Severity 49 vs 50 Early failure 39 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the GMC Terrain. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 49
9.5% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 39
23% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2011 compares with every other GMC Terrain

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2011 GMC Terrain

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 200 35.9%

1 crashes, 8 fires · median 84,901 mi

Median failure at 74,500 miles

Median failure at 66,000 miles

Median failure at 94,000 miles

Median failure at 97,800 miles

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 89,500 mi

Airbags 25 4.5%

10 crashes, 1 fires · median 64,500 mi

Median failure at 63,000 miles

Median failure at 78,000 miles

Steering 15 2.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 30,992 mi

3 crashes, 1 fires · median 18,380 mi

Seats 10 1.8%

Median failure at 39,000 miles

Seat Belts 7 1.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 65,000 mi

Lights 7 1.3%

Median failure at 130,000 miles

Brakes 7 1.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 75,132 mi

Suspension 5 0.9%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 42,000 mi

Equipment & Accessories 3 0.5%

Median failure at 8,500 miles

Tires 3 0.5%

Median failure at 71,895 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 0.4%

Median failure at 25,000 miles

Wheels 1 0.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Body 6 28.6%
Automatic Transmission 5 23.8%
Motor 2 9.5%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2 9.5%
Fuel Pump 2 9.5%
Engine 2 9.5%
Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor 1 4.8%
Speedometer/Odometer 1 4.8%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 12 2.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 47 11.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 24 5.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 40 9.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 70 16.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 92 22.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 101 24.2%
150,000+ miles 32 7.7%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Dec 2010 peak 19 Jun 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2011 GMC Terrain

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

PE20009 Opened 1 Jun 2020 Closed 3 Jun 2022 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

On June 1, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE20-009 to investigate instances of a momentary increase in steering effort after the vehicle is driven in a straight line for a period of time due to an issue with the steering gear in model year (MY) 2010 through 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs.If the electric power steering system fails to operate as intended, the driver will experience momentary increased effort when attempting to turn the steering wheel from the straight-ahead position. For this condition to occur, the driver would need to have traveled in a s...

EA19005 Opened 13 Dec 2019 Closed 28 Nov 2022 VISIBILITY

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

On December 13, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded RQ18-002 to an Engineering Analysis (EA19-005) to further assess the MY2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16V-582, addressing this issue in the MY2013 subject vehicles, MY2013 was not included in the analysis. To date, ODI had received 998 complaints with allegations of the front windshield wiper failing in adverse whether conditions, while the vehicle was in motion.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper f...

RQ18002 Opened 2 Nov 2018 Closed 19 Dec 2019 VISIBILITY

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

On November 2, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ18-002) to assess the scope of Recall 16V-582.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the Model Year (MY) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Failures were attributed to water and debris intrusion into the windshield wiper assembly ball joints, leading to excessive wear and eventual detachment of the affected ball joint with an attendant loss of windshield wiper function. The recall remedy addressed these conditions with the installati...

Recalls on the 2011 GMC Terrain

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

22V137000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

16V502000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

14V447000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

10V623000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Risk: THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2018137 15,611 units in Canada

Visual System

In certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the windshield wiper transmission link joints. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball from its corresponding socket. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver's visibility under certain operating conditions and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will relocate drain holes in the windshield cowl and install a wiper module with revised joints. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2016-318 to include vehicles originally sold or registered in the province of British Columbia.

Recall 2016318 141,407 units in Canada

Visual System

In certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto one of the windshield wiper transmission link joints. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball from its corresponding socket. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will relocate drain holes in the windshield cowl and install a wiper module with revised joints.

Recall 2014311 29,555 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles equipped with power height adjustable front seats, a bolt securing the adjuster mechanism may loosen and fall out. This would cause the seat to drop to the lowest vertical adjustment position, which could affect the driver's ability to safety operate vehicle controls as well as cause reduced driver visibility. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the bolt.

Recall 2010446 13,120 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger seatbelt buckle anchors may fracture and separate near the seat attachment during a vehicle crash. If this were to occur, the seatbelt system may not restrain the seat occupant as intended, which could increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will modify the passenger and, in some cases, the driver seatbelt buckle assemblies.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 200,000 miles Radford, VA Fire

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while idled, there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact turned off the vehicle and the smoke dissipated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the the timing chain had come to the head without much heat. The timing chain needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact had not contacted the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

NHTSA complaint #11455676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Albion, NE Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have owned this car for a little over year and have had nothing but issues. The car started on fire with an electrical issues once, the car has just stopped running on me multiple times while I was driving, almost causing a wreck. The engine goes through Oil like crazy. I've had it back to the dealership multiple times and never get a fix. I believe this vehicle is a true lemon.

NHTSA complaint #11447670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Albion, NE Fire

ENGINE

I have owned this car for a little over year and have had nothing but issues. The car started on fire with an electrical issues once, the car has just stopped running on me multiple times while I was driving, almost causing a wreck. The engine goes through Oil like crazy. I've had it back to the dealership multiple times and never get a fix. I believe this vehicle is a true lemon.

NHTSA complaint #11447670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greeley, CO 1 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The liftgate on my 2011 GMC Terrain failed on 8/31/2021. It lifted to the 3/4 setting and then fell, hitting me in the head, and then it lifted back up and then closed. I have tried to operate the liftgate several times following this incident and it continues to do the same thing. I currently have the liftgate in the Off position so that it does not cause bodily injury to anyone else. Please confirm that there will be a recall associated with this incident since bodily injuries were incurred.

NHTSA complaint #11431400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 72,000 miles Muncie, IN 1 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PROVEN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM ON MY CAR AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS LEADING TO A CLASS ACT WHICH HAS FAILED JUST ABOUT EVERYONE. CAR IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND THESE CARS REQUIRE A NEW ENGINE AMONG OTHER FIXES IN ORDER TO AVOID THE ENGINE BLOWING. MY ENGINE BLEW ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY GM AND THEY ARE STILL NEGLIGENT TO THE ISSUE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND 70 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BLEW. THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN OIL LIGHT SIGNIFYING LOW OIL WHICH DID NOT GO OFF AS WELL AS DOING 3 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS MANDATED BY GM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DO ANY REPAIRS. ALL WERE FAILED TESTS AND GM STILL PUSHED FOR MORE TESTS THAT REQUIRED ME TO KEEP DRIVING IT. DESPITE THE FAILED TESTS THEY STILL FOUGHT IT AND THE ENGINE BLEW OVER THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #11377993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 72,000 miles Muncie, IN 1 injured

ENGINE

PROVEN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM ON MY CAR AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS LEADING TO A CLASS ACT WHICH HAS FAILED JUST ABOUT EVERYONE. CAR IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND THESE CARS REQUIRE A NEW ENGINE AMONG OTHER FIXES IN ORDER TO AVOID THE ENGINE BLOWING. MY ENGINE BLEW ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY GM AND THEY ARE STILL NEGLIGENT TO THE ISSUE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND 70 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BLEW. THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN OIL LIGHT SIGNIFYING LOW OIL WHICH DID NOT GO OFF AS WELL AS DOING 3 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS MANDATED BY GM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DO ANY REPAIRS. ALL WERE FAILED TESTS AND GM STILL PUSHED FOR MORE TESTS THAT REQUIRED ME TO KEEP DRIVING IT. DESPITE THE FAILED TESTS THEY STILL FOUGHT IT AND THE ENGINE BLEW OVER THIS TIME.

NHTSA complaint #11377993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

San Diego, CA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

No warning before headlights gave up

NHTSA complaint #11741914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orrville, OH

ENGINE

We have 2011 GMC Terrain. We bought it used so we have only had it a couple years. We noticed it seemed to be using a little more oil but then we were told to keep watch on it. My husband did. Then one day while I was driving it I thought I had heard a faint clicking noise. I said that car isn’t going anywhere until it’s fixed. Little did we know it wouldn’t ever start again. We didn’t know about a so call recall or not a recall. Still until we had to have it towed in to be fixed, I heard it mentioned. By then the car was repaired at our expense of $8000+. We are retired and don’t have or didn’t have money for that repair. The only reason we had a little money was because my husband got paid for back (lump sum) payment just a couple of days before this. We still owe on the car. Without it we only have an old 2001GMC SIERRA 1500. We live paycheck to paycheck. I called one of GMC’s phone numbers today and I was told if we didn’t have it done at a GMC FACILITY we get NO reimbursement. I cried. My husband is a real stickler when it comes to our vehicles and maintenance and logs and also keeps receipts.Please tell me there is some to help us.

NHTSA complaint #11688571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 200,000 miles Chicago, IL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 200,000.

NHTSA complaint #11682188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,714 miles Grand Rapids, MI

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated while driving at undisclosed speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who confirmed there was no warranty or recall coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine might be blown. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,714.

NHTSA complaint #11676206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 114,114 miles Hulmeville, PA

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the right side of the roadway and waited for towing assistance. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and two separate auto body shops, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was consuming engine oil, and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the second time the vehicle was driven to the independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 114,114.

NHTSA complaint #11669797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ocala, FL

ENGINE

SUV gets a slow down warning and it stops shuts off , it’s happened several times now I’m scared!!you wait few minutes it turns back on , mechanic said this a complain about this vehicle all the time , it has not been repaired I’m disabled with no money , I was on the highway and thank God I was on the slow lane if not I would have been killed by an eighteen wheeler. GMC is waiting for someone to die and probably address this issue

NHTSA complaint #11605745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ocala, FL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SUV gets a slow down warning and it stops shuts off , it’s happened several times now I’m scared!!you wait few minutes it turns back on , mechanic said this a complain about this vehicle all the time , it has not been repaired I’m disabled with no money , I was on the highway and thank God I was on the slow lane if not I would have been killed by an eighteen wheeler. GMC is waiting for someone to die and probably address this issue

NHTSA complaint #11605745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ankeny, IA

ENGINE

Two of the valves failed and the dealership told me it was likely due to a manufacturer’s defect.

NHTSA complaint #11574922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

ENGINE

Engine Failure: Timing chain had excessive slack causing guide to be sheared off. Timing chain guide bolt was completely stripped requiring both the timing chain and cylinder head to be replaced. Safety: The vehicle stalled while driving Problem: Problem was confirmed by a dealer Warnings: The check engine light came on as the vehicle stalled

NHTSA complaint #11571561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Engine Failure: Timing chain had excessive slack causing guide to be sheared off. Timing chain guide bolt was completely stripped requiring both the timing chain and cylinder head to be replaced. Safety: The vehicle stalled while driving Problem: Problem was confirmed by a dealer Warnings: The check engine light came on as the vehicle stalled

NHTSA complaint #11571561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Buhl, MN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

continuous excessive oil issues burns and uses 3-5 quarts of oil every week to 2 weeks causing engine issues slow acceleration lurching and chugging issues with engine won’t downshift or upshift correctly transmission seizing issues have spent 1000s of dollars trying to fix this issue and mechanic has said it’s just a commen issues with this make and model and year range just have to keep pouring oil in each week which is costly and eventually will cause my engine and transmission to fail.

NHTSA complaint #11566176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Buhl, MN

ENGINE

continuous excessive oil issues burns and uses 3-5 quarts of oil every week to 2 weeks causing engine issues slow acceleration lurching and chugging issues with engine won’t downshift or upshift correctly transmission seizing issues have spent 1000s of dollars trying to fix this issue and mechanic has said it’s just a commen issues with this make and model and year range just have to keep pouring oil in each week which is costly and eventually will cause my engine and transmission to fail.

NHTSA complaint #11566176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Eastpointe, MI

POWER TRAIN

Transmission

NHTSA complaint #11562900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fairmount, IN

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Temperature actuator door is broken, this causes my windshield to fog up therefore I can't see to drive.

NHTSA complaint #11556469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grand Island, NE

ENGINE

My car wouldn’t start, later found out it was due to timing chain issue which ended up blowing up my engine. I live 40 minutes from work and am consistently driving on the interstate for at least an hour a day. GM said there’s nothing they can do even though there’s been class action lawsuits for the engine. My car has also had oil consumption problems. I bought my car in March of 2022. The engine blew up by November 2022. I barely got my car back in September 2023. After the engine replacement, still wouldn’t turn on, over heated immediately when I did get it back. After paying $7440 for the engine replacement I had to fork over snother $650 to replace the fuel pump control module, and an engine control unit. My car overheated AGAIN just 2 weeks ago!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11551802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grand Island, NE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My car wouldn’t start, later found out it was due to timing chain issue which ended up blowing up my engine. I live 40 minutes from work and am consistently driving on the interstate for at least an hour a day. GM said there’s nothing they can do even though there’s been class action lawsuits for the engine. My car has also had oil consumption problems. I bought my car in March of 2022. The engine blew up by November 2022. I barely got my car back in September 2023. After the engine replacement, still wouldn’t turn on, over heated immediately when I did get it back. After paying $7440 for the engine replacement I had to fork over snother $650 to replace the fuel pump control module, and an engine control unit. My car overheated AGAIN just 2 weeks ago!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11551802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Smith, AR

VISIBILITY/WIPER

The windshield wiper blades stopped working while driving at night in the rain. This was a dangerous situation as i had a hard time seeing where i was driving.

NHTSA complaint #11551493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 175,000 miles East Peoria, IL

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign making a left turn, the vehicle started sputtering. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the timing belt being loose. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

NHTSA complaint #11549667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Eastpointe, MI

POWER TRAIN

Transmission and control arms

NHTSA complaint #11543242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Eastpointe, MI

SUSPENSION

Transmission and control arms

NHTSA complaint #11543242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marine, MI

POWER TRAIN

Transmission failure

NHTSA complaint #11540198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jacksonville, FL

ENGINE

I was driving my vehicle down the road and the vehicle just shut off. This was dangerous and could have cost my son and I our lives. I have spoken with many mechanics and they state that this car has issues with oil consumption This model vehicle has been reported to have a major oil consumption issues. The oil is dissolved within the engine.

NHTSA complaint #11530810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenix, AZ

ENGINE

My teenage daughter was driving vehicle home as she was approaching a traffic light Our 2011 GMC Terrain just turned off by itself leaving my daughter strand it in a middle of the road.I had to towed vehicle home called a mechanic to come inspect what had happened just to find out that my vehicle Timing chain had given out just like that. Vehicle was running good didn’t show any symptoms and just like that with no prior warnings it stop working. This vehicle put my daughters life in danger by living her stranded on the middle of a very busy transit road.

NHTSA complaint #11520231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 107,000 miles Jasper, IN

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made a loud knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact added 3 quarts of oil to the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the piston ring also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

NHTSA complaint #11520001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rochelle, FL

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. Additionally, the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ABS module and traction control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11514392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.