*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Exterior lighting
No warning before headlights gave up
Jun 3, 2026Engine
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 isnât going anywhere until itâs fixed. Little did we know it wouldnât ever start again. We didnât 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 donât have or didnât have money for that repair. The only reason we had a little money was because my…
Aug 1, 2025Electrical 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.
Aug 21, 2025 · 200,000 milesEngine 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.
Jan 1, 2024 · 110,714 milesEngine
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…
Jun 18, 2025 · 114,114 milesFuel/propulsion system
SUV gets a slow down warning and it stops shuts off , itâs happened several times now Iâm 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 Iâm 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
Jul 25, 2024Engine
Two of the valves failed and the dealership told me it was likely due to a manufacturerâs defect.
Aug 1, 2023Engine
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
Aug 12, 2019
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