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2015 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (11%)

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2015 GMC Terrain repair cost distribution

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GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 28837 mi	Replaced warped front rotors, repack wheel bearings and replace front pads. Rear rotors are ok.
Mar 2018 32009 mi US $179	Called "AAA" as car would not start. Battery had a dead cell.

GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 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.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015	Shuddering. Alternator replaced as per TSB. Loud constant clicking noise within cabin. vibrations. Repair unsuccessful, dealer and GM not aware

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GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 22000 mi	Seat heaters not working reset module by unplugging and reconnecting
Aug 2017 31000 mi US $90	Rodents chewed through wires for oxygen sensor- replaced pigtail. Seems rodents like wires because made from soy based products for insulation. Put rodent repellent tape on exposed wiring.
Sep 2017 31000 mi	Low oil level warning message even though manually checking was full. Replaced Fuel pump/oil pump unit.
Jan 2022 95000 mi US $428	replace purge canister replace serpentine belt
Mar 2022 94000 mi	wipers stopped working, had secret recall transmission arm for wipers broken replaced under warranty
May 2022 100000 mi US $700	Rear differential axle seal leaking Replaced spark plugs and 3 rear coil packs *WARNING* For tune up on v6 you have to remove intake manifold to get at rear bank of cylinders. Replaced 3 rear coil packs also "just in case" so wouldn't have to remove manifold again if 1 of coil packs went bad. Full tuneup with 6 plugs and 6 coil packs 800.00.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 3300 mi	Navigation freezes during trip and eventually entire radio goes black and then restarts. Approx. 12 incidents since acquired.
Sep 2017 18000 mi	Tire leaking air. Valve stem replaced

GMC Terrain in Washington, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 26000 mi	Car makes a loud ticking noise in cabin of vehicle after warmed up dealer said it was the purge value,second time in it could be the water pump not repaired....compass in car not working dealer didnt know how to fix it...burns oil no fix Yet compass in car not working dealer didnt know how to fix it...

GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - May 2017
Dec 2015 6000 mi US $150	water leaked into both tail lights after car wash. only noticed it one time, but on one of them, the little sticker inside moved so it was obvious something happened...

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GMC Terrain in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015 1000 mi	Bad gas mileage
May 2015 2900 mi	code P0662B Crank No Start Due to Internal In ECM. Solution: 4025390 engine control module replacement.

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
Feb 2016 6400 mi	Voice recognition system does not recognize commands consistently. It is apparently a problem due to Apple software. Software may be upgraded in the future per Apple.

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
Apr 2019 52000 mi US $350	Car was idling rough and stalling upon takeoff. Camshaft position actuating solenoid was replaced.

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GMC Terrain in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 32000 mi US $600	Muffler resonator had hole in it Rear Brakes

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015 1000 mi	OnStar non functional when the delivery was taken.
Sep 2015 8000 mi	Front passenger seat-belt notification/chime keeps coming ON even with no one sitting in the seat. The dealer tried to fix it, but was unsuccessful.
Feb 2016 12900 mi	Front passenger seat-belt notification/chime keeps coming ON even with no one sitting in the seat. The dealer tried to fix it, but was unsuccessful.

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GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Dec 2013 - Aug 2017
May 2015 23000 mi	Tires beads leaking air rims seal
Jul 2015 26800 mi	Steering shutter, replaced steering gear pump. This correct the steering shutter
Sep 2015 31000 mi	Hard shifting. Dealer re flashed trans software per service bulletin.
Feb 2016 37000 mi	Rust on rear hatch around tail lights and logo, second repair
Jan 2017 23500 mi US $176	No heater controls, radio, check engine light for a few minutes, then everything started to work
May 2017 56000 mi	Tail gate rust

GMC Terrain in Missouri, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 12500 mi	Replaced 4 cradle mounting bolts to stop creaking & popping noises in the front end.

GMC Terrain in Tennessee, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2018 17000 mi US $125	Battery died exactly 4 years from the month of purchase as a new car.
Sep 2018 19000 mi US $24	HVAC actuator failed. Air can not be re-directed to defrost or dash vents. It is stuck on floor vents. The part is fairly cheap on the internet. However, it involves 4 hours work to remove major portions of the dashboard on the driver's side.
Jun 2022 38000 mi US $720	Right and left lower control arms needed replacing due to rupture of the sealed fluid filled bushings.

GMC Terrain in New Mexico, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2018 48000 mi US $115	Rear hatch would not open. Module needed to be “reflashed”

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GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 86000 mi	Front rotors replaced and Right wheel balanced

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GMC Terrain in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2014 - May 2017
Jun 2016 35960 mi	Small spot of rust on tailgate, directly below chrome trim piece. New trim installed, rust removed, and tailgate repainted.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Dec 2016 - May 2020
Aug 2017 54000 mi	Cam actuator replaced.

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GMC Terrain in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013 2800 mi	Trouble reading IPOD and CD on screen - did not show all songs, and skipped through them as tho it was on shuffle when it wasn't. Would go through artists when I was in songs. This Friday I will have taken it to the shop 3 times to fixthis

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GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2022
Dec 2013 4960 mi	onstar had codes dealer could not pull any codes uprnall systems tested normal
Jun 2015 16120 mi	Rust on hatch by handle, Hatch repainted.
Nov 2017 37200 mi C $300	starts and shuts off dealer unable to fix

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2016
Feb 2015 21980 mi C $65	Park brake pedal goes to the floor and does not hold. One of the brake cables was replaced. Dealer damaged drivers side body panels when placing car on hoist.
Mar 2015 24180 mi	Hard 2 to 3 upshifts during off throttle after acceleration. Very violent bang during full throttle acceleration. Reprogrammed a computer. Still upshift with a more gentle jolt during cruising throttle uplifts.
Dec 2016 35340 mi C $325	Car would not crank over after a 40 minute ferry trip. Up to that point it had cranked over somewhat slower for the prevous weeks.

GMC Terrain in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2023
Jun 2018 52000 mi	Rear hatch support shock
Jan 2022 79000 mi US $400	Master cylinder
Apr 2022 80000 mi US $100	Steering wheel vibration, front 2 rotors replaced under warranty

GMC Terrain in Connecticut, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 64000 mi US $150	Water pump bearing started making noise, pulley became loose. No visible leaks or loss of coolant. Replaced water pump, idler pulley and serpentine belt as well as changed coolant.

GMC Terrain in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 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.
Oct 2013 2160 mi	When taking bumps or sometimes turning at a street corner, a creaking noise would come from the back of the truck. Turns out the hatch locking "post" or "U" on the body appeared to be misaligned - an easy fix.

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GMC Terrain in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2016
Feb 2014 4400 mi	Heated seats do not seem to be warming when vehicle is remote started. Was given a TSB stating they all do that and that the weight needs to be in seat for heat to be felt. Seats are warm when vehicle is stated with key with no weight.

GMC Terrain in Arkansas, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013	Headlight not mounted properly at factory resulting in 10mm gap around left headlight and hood. Carpet under drivers side pedals has come loose and no longer fits under trim panels.

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016 51000 mi	replaced timing chains, no cost due to extended warranty

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 2000 mi	Nav. System screen was randomly going blank.
Sep 2017 41000 mi US $130	Replaced 4 year old battery.

GMC Terrain in Iowa, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 81000 mi US $133	Brake pedal vibration.

GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 60000 mi US $719	PCV Orifice frozen over. Removed Intake to expand PCV orifice to prevent freezing.
Mar 2018 61000 mi	Replaced timing chains

GMC Terrain in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2019
Jan 2018 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.

GMC Terrain in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2016 76000 mi US $500	Ball joint bad. Oil leakage 3-4 qts due most likely to piston seals gone bad. Out of warranty.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 51000 mi US $701	Intake solenoid bad, replaced both intake and exhaust.

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GMC Terrain in New York, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 52000 mi	Timing chain busted and bent pistons. Dealer installed new refurbished engine Wiper motor replacement

GMC Terrain in New York, United States Mar 2013 - May 2016
May 2014 11700 mi	Intermittent stall

GMC Terrain in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 1240 mi	Engine is making a snapping/popping sound same as when the 2012 model we owned did. Nothing has been done, But I believe the my ex wife is in for the same problem. Replace head or whole engine. It will work crappy afterward, poor fuel econ.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 38920 mi C $500	Ball bearing worn Wiper bearing fault.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2015
Feb 2014 10400 mi	Flexfuel sensor went bad. Dealer attributed to very cold temperatures. Delay getting part.
Sep 2014 17000 mi	Rear tail light filled with water.

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GMC Terrain in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012	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. 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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GMC Terrain in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
Jul 2013 18700 mi	Chrome trim around cup holder was peeling. Dealer replaced with new part under warranty.
Oct 2013 22700 mi	First trip to the dealer they did the de-carbonization, then on the second trip and 1 week in the shop they found excess carbon buildup on the intake valves and have replaced 3 injectors, added fuel treatment and recommended the top tier gasoline to us.
Jul 2014 33300 mi	Paint starting lifting off of rear hatch. It was repainted under warranty.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015 75000 mi US $250	Check engine light.stabilitrac needs service, reduced engine power' displays all at same time. Turn car off. Wait. Then on. Just engine lite. Code is P0191. Replaced fuel rail pressure sensor.
Jun 2015 82000 mi	Rubbing noise front driverside. Just heard it when slowing down,braking. It was front wheel bearing.
Aug 2015 83700 mi	Leaking. Water pump bad. Covered under the 100k powertrain warranty!
Sep 2015 88000 mi US $200	Dead battery
Dec 2015 88000 mi	Windshield washer fluid was not: working. Both front and back. Assuming issue with the pump. Didn't repair. Traded vehicle in at that point

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2018
May 2014 35000 mi	Air Intake was loose allowing for lean condition causing power loss In-dash Nav would occasionally freeze. It would repair itself after stopping and restarting the engine Key would not turn in ignition
Mar 2018 98000 mi US $400	Replace right front hub (with bearing) - system checked due to ABS, AWD & Traction control warning messages

GMC Terrain in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017
Feb 2012 5000 mi	Tire pressure sensors erroneous readings, Dealer performed upgrade of BCM under recall to correct

GMC Terrain in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2016
Jun 2012 4000 mi	Front passenger seat belt buckle was put on backwards
Dec 2014 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.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013 44000 mi US $290	Battery went bad after fewer than 2 years on the road. New Battery is $200 and $60-$80 to "reprogram" the computer.

GMC Terrain in Kuwait Jul 2012 - Jul 2020
Jul 2018 46500 mi $1300	Front lower bushings changed, and both rear arms changed Coolant leak was found during service. Replaced the water pump. Stability warning light came on and the car had lost some power, car was checked by the dealer, didn’t anything Wrong with the system. So no repair or parts were required.

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GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2015
Mar 2013 9000 mi	TSB for oil life monitor. Reprogrammed oil life monitor for more frequent oil changes. Done with routine maintenance appointment.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Dec 2016
Jul 2014 46860 mi	Timing chain and tensioner assy

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
Jan 2018 96000 mi US $300	axle

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 45000 mi US $5000	TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD. RINGS, TIMING CHAIN, SEALS, ETC. TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD. RINGS, TIMING CHAIN, SEALS, ETC.

GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2015
Feb 2013 11600 mi	USB not working right sometimes faults out to radio OLM software reset

GMC Terrain in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 28000 mi US $198	Air sensor and battery replaced

GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014 33000 mi	AC to be reprogamed

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GMC Terrain in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Mar 2014 30000 mi	Chrome trim damaged the hood of the vehicle, resulting in rust.
Aug 2014 35890 mi	Actuators, lower solenoids, timing chain, seals, replaced. Oil flushed. Timing chain lost durability making it loose. Actuators, lower solenoids, timing chain, seals, replaced. Oil flushed. Timing chain lost durability making it loose.

GMC Terrain in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 10540 mi	Oct. 2012 Engine was replaced due to defect.(using oil). Under warranty. Before this repair was performed, vehicle worked perfectly, excellent performance. Once repair was done, vehicle worked terrible,poor fuel mileage, engine sputter etc.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
Aug 2013 20060 mi	All 4 doors were repainted at the bottom seam due to perforation and rust developing. This was done under warranty
May 2014 47740 mi	Infamous door seams with paint peeling, rear lift gate paint blistering.
Apr 2015 72540 mi	Power steering motor replaced under warranty. Notice received in mail for steering locking in position at highway speeds
Jul 2015 75620 mi	Power steering motor replaced, power steering rack and inner tie rods replaced Ex solenoid replacement. Check engine light on.
Sep 2015 78740 mi	infamous door seam issue. Bottoms of doors corroding

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GMC Terrain 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.

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.

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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

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.

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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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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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 Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jan 2014
Apr 2013 28800 mi	It was a sensor. Car started fine, but kept stalling.

GMC Terrain in California, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 11000 mi	Driver seat not properly storing memory of saved info,

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 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 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 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	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 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 Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013 24800 mi	timing chain and seals and water pump replaced

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 15700 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 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 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 California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2012 11200 mi	Condenser leaking oil.

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

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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 107700 mi US $700	One of factory rims cracked, from inclusion. Replaced all 4 with aftermarket more economical then one factory.

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 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 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 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 Florida, United States Apr 2023 - May 2023
May 2023 16000 mi US $26	MÁS air flow sensor changed

GMC Terrain in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
Apr 2019 123000 mi US $800	STRUTS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS.

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 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 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 British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
Jan 2012 16280 mi	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 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 Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2018
Jan 2012 104300 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 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 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 22000 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 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 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 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.

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GMC Terrain in Alabama, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 7000 mi	Key would not come out of the ignition.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
May 2011 22940 mi	Fuel pump pumping fuel into oil Stitching coming out of rear seats. No fix by the dealer they are hoping for a recall. Weather striping replaced after water damage. Rattles in front console loud noise on acceleration. Missing insulator and repaired GMC logo, water in logo Chrome bubbled and peeled on rear hatch. wire snapped causing check engine light Passenger door handle fell off Rear hatch handle broke IPOD connection does not work all the time

GMC Terrain in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010 15300 mi	I Have Difficulty putting in gas. The Nozzle keeps Shutting off. I can't put the nozzle on automatic it keeps shutting off. I can't put gasoline in at any level. It will continually shot off. The dealer says there is nothing wrong with it.

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GMC Terrain in Louisiana, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2010
Oct 2010 8000 mi	Ongoing engine misfire problem that dealership couldn't fix from June thru Oct...GM bought back.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2012
Jun 2010 3000 mi	Dim/intermitent right front parking lamp Entire headlamp assembly had to be replaced
Mar 2012 20000 mi	Software update to prevent vehicle from internittantly downshifting at will.

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Nov 2010 11160 mi	Power steering whine. Problem identified and parts ordered Replaced power steering pump and hose.
Jul 2011 16400 mi	Satellite radio not working Driver side speaker hisses.
Dec 2011 21700 mi	Fixed alignment of centre console that was not properly replaced during earlier visit. Replaced driver side door speaker.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
May 2011 40000 mi	Clocked would not stay set on correct time and lighter sockets where not working.. Also got oil changed
Apr 2012 47000 mi	Nav defaults to Washington DC. I have to agree to term and conditions each time the car starts.Car never goes back to audio setting it was on before it was started.Not able to save new navigation locations or delete old ones. Time remains Back window makes popping sound will lowered
May 2012 49100 mi US $150	Dealer claimed car was storing old error codes causing the car to lock and unlock. Also car was unable to power forward or backward.
Nov 2012 60100 mi	Battery dead- cells dead within battery . Car wouldn't hold a charge
Mar 2013 68000 mi	Reset of Tire pressure sensors

GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2014
Sep 2010 5000 mi	Power Steering making noise. Topped off fluid and bled system. No leaks detected.
Oct 2010 5500 mi	Power Steering Pump Replacement
May 2011 12700 mi	Driver Power Lumbar not working, fixed broken bolt Powertrain control module reprogramed
Sep 2011 16000 mi	Right Front Bearing and Hub assembly replaced Due to internal Failure
Apr 2013 33300 mi	Left Front Seat Lumbar not working. Technical bulliten from GM to replace mounting for power lumbar.
Dec 2013 42000 mi	Reflash transmission to fix hard downshifting

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014 57660 mi C $300	No interior heat. Heater damper repaired.
Aug 2015 65100 mi C $280	Stabilizer bar also had a wheel bearing fail not fixed. traded vehicle instead.

GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2016
Apr 2012 22700 mi	left rear passenger power window would bind on way down.
Nov 2013 38800 mi	Back up camera occasionally not working
Nov 2016 65000 mi	Check engine light on

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2011 38000 mi	5/18 engine stutter @highway speeds.Ck engine lt on but did not stay on. Complained several times prior but dealer could not duplicate problem.Svc tech drove it home and experienced prob.Replaced spark plugs. Still an issue, not fixed
Mar 2012 54000 mi	I backed my car out of garage to clean it. Later when I went to pull it back in, it wouldn't start, wouldn't turn over, just kept cranking. After ~10 attempts, on the last try giving it gas (pedal to the floor) it finally turned over.
Oct 2012 70000 mi	noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced
Feb 2014 99700 mi US $375	rear driver door latch would not release to allow the doot to open
Apr 2014 102800 mi US $712	radiator split at the seam

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GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013 77000 mi US $600	replaced the radiator
Apr 2015 113000 mi US $600	Replaced both front end Hub Barings
Jun 2017 180000 mi US $2500	Transmission blew

GMC Terrain in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 12000 mi	Driver Info Center malfunctioning, covered by recall

GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011 22800 mi	The front bumper appeared to be coming loose. I had the dealership look into it, they found no sign of anything hitting it to cause it, but they re-seated it and it's fine now.

GMC Terrain in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Dec 2010 12000 mi	volume display on Nav was raising and lowering on its own, and not turning off. Also the Windshield washer fluid froze at 30 Degrees Farenheit
Dec 2011 20000 mi	The lumbar seat actuator broke and caused the lumbar support to not work. Dealer installed new actuator. No cost to me

GMC Terrain in Alberta, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 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.
Jan 2010 3720 mi	HVAC controls failed, replaced module. This problem is listed as a TSB. HVAC controls failed, replaced module. Problem is a listed TSB.
Feb 2010 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).

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 4960 mi	Low Windshield wash warning system is not working. They can't fix it.

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GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2013
Jul 2010 6000 mi	High pressure fuel pump was over fueling the engine causing low mpg, louder direct injection noises and lower preformance.
Apr 2011 16000 mi	Engine rattle that was heard but GM has issued a TSB saying they know the noise exists but no fix is out yet.

GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011 36000 mi	Replaced timing chain, idler & water pump
Jan 2012 19300 mi	camshaft actuator replaced
May 2012 42000 mi	Misfires @ startup & on deceleration

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011 26660 mi	Engine was continuing to run after key was shut off, dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump and changed engine oil, (diluted with gasoline)
Dec 2011 47120 mi	Camshaft tensioner worn out

GMC Terrain in Tennessee, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015 94000 mi US $500	AC condenser had a hole in it, seems to be a common problem based on the low frontal location. One trip on a gravel road could take it out.
Dec 2015 100000 mi US $4400	Car lost all ability to move itself leaving me stranded on the interstate. Transmission had to be replaced but none was available. Took GM a couple months to get one in. Car had a noise at idle for a while. Dealer offer to perform a special exception out of warranty repair on the balancer components. Also offered to replace timing belt/chain at no additional labor cost if I bought parts.
Jan 2016	After the previous repair the car was using a quart of oil about every 1200 miles. Upon bringing this to the attention of the dealer I was told there was another special exception from GM to overhaul the engine, specifically to replace ring
Jun 2016 109000 mi US $1400	Started not blowing as cold of air as it should then about 2 days later no AC at all. Diagnosed as bad compressor. Replaced AC compressor, drier and expansion valve (or whatever that item is called now days).

GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - May 2013
Jun 2010 7000 mi	Extremely hard shifts intermitently occur from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd gears.
Dec 2010 16500 mi	Power lumbar support in driver's seat inoperable. Per dealer, this appears to be a manufacturing defect or possible design flaw. Attempted repair unsuccessful, replacement parts ordered. Repaired power lumbar support with redesigned part
Sep 2012 40000 mi	Engine was making noise. Dealer replaced drive belt and water pump tensioner. Speaker in drive side front door makes "static" noise intermittently, normally right after cold start. Dealer updated software but didn't fix problem.
Apr 2013 50000 mi	Took vehicle to dealer to diagnose "grinding" noise related to air conditioning. Dealer reported A/C compressor needed to be replaced and provided estimate of $1500, not under warranty. Chose not to make repairs, traded vehicle instead.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 13920 mi	Changed oil seal on trans torque and R.H. axle seal.
Nov 2012 22100 mi	Paint peeling on inside front pass. door, repaired, no cost to me. Headliner dropping drown, by about 3 or 4 inches and was repaired.
Mar 2013 22940 mi	Auto-Transmission would not shift manually, with the plus and minus selector, repaired. Under warranty.

GMC Terrain in West Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010 6890 mi	Had to be towed trans lost power dirt in trans

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017 85560 mi	Windshield wipers stopped. Was subject to GMC recall and the parts were replaced at dealership for no charge.

GMC Terrain in Delaware, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 12300 mi	Squeaking driver side- could not replicate, but heard some squeaking in tailgate-so added grease, checked all joints/parts.
Sep 2012 44000 mi	AC fan was weak - after inspection, AC Condenser replaced because leaking, had hole
Mar 2013 50000 mi US $175	Rear driver tail light out

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 9000 mi	Interior molding on passenger side front windshield pillar fell off. Trim was repaired In less than an hour but I was left in the waiting room looking out the window at my repaired car for 45 minutes before thay would let me have it. Patsy Lou GMC service department is horrible.

GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011 21800 mi	There would sometimes be a loud rattling noise when cranking the car.

GMC Terrain in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2021
Dec 2014 52000 mi	fuel pump knock, known issue that GMC paid to repair
Dec 2015 59000 mi US $700	Front driver abs sensor
May 2016 62000 mi	Oil consumption- new pistons and rings
Jul 2018 73000 mi US $40	Remove resonator

GMC Terrain in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
May 2010 7000 mi	Center console unresponsive, climate/defrost/radio all non-functioning. Had received recall notice and called several times to schedule. Didn't get a call back then issue actually occurred in our vehicle.
Jun 2013 42000 mi	Water pump chain snapped.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 17000 mi	Headliner sag issue. Dealer replaced but did not fix problen. Dealer has ordered a 2nd one to try again.
Dec 2010 21000 mi	For 2010 model Terains GMC is now installing 2011 headliners on the non-sun roof models as it has 4 magnets instead of 2 and is thcker to eliminate sag.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014
May 2011 33000 mi	2010 Gmc Terrain Fuel System, Gasoline Service Bulletin 220189. check engine light on; dtcs p0172 and p0175; engine runs rough (follow diagnosis and replace high pressure fuel pump). *pe updated 3/28/11.
Oct 2011 46700 mi	Timing chain tensioner and related parts replaced
May 2013 94700 mi	Codes for misfire and fuel delivery. High pressure fuel pump replaced.

GMC Terrain in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2018
Jul 2011 24672 mi	Reset Navigation system TSB listed for it
Sep 2011 27000 mi	Update nav system software
Jan 2013 48300 mi	Navigation system reset
May 2013 51700 mi	Reset Nav system
Sep 2015 99000 mi US $160	Tire speed sensor
Dec 2015 104000 mi US $800	Leak radiator
Jan 2018 132000 mi US $430	Oil leak and seals
Jul 2018 139000 mi US $960	Catalytic converters replaced

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015
Nov 2014 63300 mi US $100	OnStar signal goes in and out. Light on right side of mirror was Red. They told me the VCIM module was replaced but the receipt does not say that. They then said it was a GM or OnSTAR part swap and did not need to be listed which is a problem for me.
Mar 2015 69000 mi US $100	Now in MARCH 2015 the OnStar problem is back and tech believes i need to have new CHORDS installed. $100 deductible
Sep 2015 79000 mi US $520	Catalytic converter

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010 6000 mi	Engine burned through 8 quarts of oil in 4500 miles. Oil consumption test was performed, and GMC decided to replace engine completely after finding that two cylinders were bad for different unknown reasons.
Jul 2010 11000 mi	The lumbar support "bladder" popped in the driver's seat. A new part had to be ordered and was replaced.
Jun 2011 27000 mi	The backup camera display in my nav system would sometimes go blank, or the display would become pixelated and difficult to see when on the map.
Jan 2012 38000 mi	If the vehicle in the cold for several hours, about 3-4 minutes after it is started there is a "popping" noise that comes from the catlytic converter area. It does it approx. 5 times, then several times in rapid procession.

GMC Terrain in Oklahoma, United States May 2016 - May 2018
Aug 2016 117000 mi US $2000	Oil consumption service bulletin, led to service dept replacing all four piston rings.
Sep 2017 117000 mi US $2000	Had to replace engine 17000 miles after repair. The #4 piston rod let go and exited the bottom of the engine. Dealership wanted $8,000 to replace the engine. The warranty was for 16,000 miles and/or 1 year. After 2 weeks of haggling back and for the between myself GM customer service (HAHA...customer service.....????) and the local dealership I ended up paying $2000 to replace the engine and while it was in the shop they cracked my windshield. Which was fixed on my dime.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011 49000 mi US $400	Noisy valve tapping
Jan 2012 49600 mi US $700	Starter Dragging
Feb 2012 51900 mi US $600	Right Pillar Speaker Short

GMC Terrain in California, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 111000 mi	When dealer rebuilt transmission they neglected to bolt down some parts causing noise and check engine light to come on. Also very high rpm

GMC Terrain in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015 US $1500	Terrain overheated after almost 2 hrs of driving. cooled off then, drove about 2 mins and overheated again. Towed to dealership. GM dealership said "water pump" but replaced it 2x drove it and overheated....dealership said "timing chain"
Mar 2016 105000 mi US $450	Engine make a noise at slow speed of about 10-15 mph. They took the engine out and replaced the timing chain. I think. or, the drive chain.
Jul 2016 108000 mi	Transmission stopped working. Too costly to repair so traded it in.

GMC Terrain in Kentucky, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 17000 mi	Squeak in emergency brake cable.was repaired at no cost.sound was in driver side near rear wheel.covered by a tsb

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013 80000 mi	Transmission was replaced or rebuilt.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011 27000 mi	stabilitrak light on, check engine light on, replace high pressure fuel pump. leather front seat developed wrinkles. replaced padding in seats.
Jul 2011 32000 mi	new strut mounts and bearings

GMC Terrain in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 76000 mi	noise, turned out to be timing chain. started 5,000 miles after replacing motor.

GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Sep 2014 112000 mi US $1900	the timing chain jumped a few teeth. damage caused required replacement of timing chain and tensioner, cam actuators, and assorted small timing-related parts.
Nov 2014 113100 mi US $50	GM has a recall for oil consumption. Replaced pistons and rings, timing chain, fuel pump and spark plugs.

GMC Terrain in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2014 72000 mi	Bad Exhaust Manifold

GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 56000 mi	both timing chains were slack and had to be replaced. while being replaced, the engine (full of sludge) had to be cleaned.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 137000 mi US $2200	replaced with used transmission

GMC Terrain in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 41000 mi	Had knocking sound. Service Advisor said timing belt was going out and water pump needed replacing.

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 13640 mi	Engine pinging on gentle acceleration. Cured by using Premium fuel.

GMC Terrain in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Feb 2015 38300 mi US $150	High pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced, and since engine was opened up, I opted to pay for a new timing chain at dealer suggestion since it was done with no labor charge.
Jul 2016 47500 mi	Excessive oil consumption. Changed out pistons and rings

GMC Terrain in North Dakota, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 57900 mi US $140	Battery five years old with no signs of issues. Had new battery scheduled but no signs of weak starts. Computer shut down our air conditioning while driving due to overheating. Pulled over and the car was not overheating. Low voltage issue.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012 17000 mi	Rust on rear gate around tail light. This was the second time this was repaired in less than 6 months.

GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2019
Mar 2015 26000 mi US $467	The rear view camera (RVC) stopped working. There was no picture on the screen when car was put into reverse.
Mar 2019 47000 mi US $2000	Check engine light with codes P011, P016 and P017. After receiving diagnosis and repair estimated I opted not to fix the vehicle.

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GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Feb 2011
Jul 2010 2000 mi	Transmission shifting issues. Transmission didn't know which gear to go into while speeding up to highway speeds and car jerked back and forth until gas pedal was released. Dealership knew of existing problem but said there is no fix yet.
Jan 2011 7000 mi	Transmission shifting issues again.

GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 19000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitor Replaced

GMC Terrain in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Jul 2011 14880 mi	water leaking into rear left taillight, tailight replaced under warranty
Mar 2012 21700 mi	Defective vent valve solenoid, replaced engine code P0449
Apr 2012 22200 mi	paint peeling, rust above license plate and just below chrome trim. Repaired by dealer body shop.
Aug 2013 35960 mi	+/- button on column shifter N/S. Dealer replaced with new shifter under warranty

GMC Terrain in South Dakota, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
Jul 2010 8000 mi	Engine running rough, no power. Service engine light and Stabilitrak light on for 200 miles. Took to dealer. They couldn't duplicate problem. Did nothing, even though computer stored trouble code. Didn't have diagnostic equipment. Engine running rough again. Service engine light on. Same trouble code as before. This time dealership bought a laptop to hook up to computer and actually drive vehicle. Replaced high pressure fuel pump, and injectors.
Oct 2011 52000 mi	Said it must be bad gas. Fill up at same place everytime.That explanation has been used before for same problem.

GMC Terrain in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 68200 mi C $1400	Fuel Pump inside fuel tank stopped working

GMC Terrain in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2013 21080 mi	The sensor for the AWD was replaced in the rear housing.
May 2013 23880 mi	High pressure fuel pump was replaced
Jan 2015 C $500	Right Front Wheel Hub Replaced. Wheel speed sensor quit working

GMC Terrain in Wyoming, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 7000 mi	trailer wiring not opreating, needed programing.

GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010 10000 mi	The plastic decorative panel at the bottom of the drivers side door just fell off the vehicle when parked during a rain storm. Owner could not get the part back onto the car.

GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2017
Jan 2013 34000 mi	timing chain There was rust on the trunk door

GMC Terrain in New Mexico, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011 29000 mi	Chain drive for water pump broke and had to be replaced.
May 2011 33000 mi	Spring for seatbelt tensioner replaced, second part needed and on order.
Jun 2011 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. Discovered an oil leak between the engine and trans. Dealer couldn't find.
Jul 2011 34000 mi	Parts to complete repair installed.
Sep 2011 36000 mi	Hook holding floor mat was pulled out by car wash when removing mat for cleaning. Dealer had to replace all of carpet in car to fix missing hook! Seats had to be removed etc and took more that 1/2 of day. No wonder GM has trouble!

GMC Terrain in Yukon Territory, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2022
Jan 2011 4340 mi	High pressure fuel pump not working properly. Over-fueled engine and filled crankcase with gasoline. Caused car to run very rough.
Mar 2015 52700 mi C $230	Rear hatch door latch quit working all at once and would not lock/unlock by switch or hand pressure on latch. It would however unlock and open on its own while driving, but did not swing up. Stuff could have fallen onto the road while drivg
Nov 2016 70760 mi	warranty recall due to excessive oil consumption. Rings, pistons and related parts replaced

GMC Terrain in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2011 27000 mi	Leaky condenser. replaced condenser.
Dec 2012 51000 mi	Faulty high pressure fuel pump. Faulty throttle body
Jan 2013 73700 mi	Faulty timing chain

GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2012
Jan 2011 5580 mi	Digital displays fade or do not come on, rear window and mirror defrosters inoperative, DIC said service AWD when it was OK; dealer ordered a "Integrated center control stack" for later installation.
Sep 2011 8680 mi	Warning "battery saver mode on" appeared, and blower fan stopped working. At dealer's, system reverted to normal; this mode occurred once before. Each time, no extra loads on battery. Vehicle has new 750 cca battery under warranty.
Feb 2012 9920 mi	Shifter did not perform the manual-control up or down gear selection. Broken squeezed wire in shift unit. Whole unit replaced.

GMC Terrain in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
Aug 2011 14880 mi	Replace the seal between Transmission and motor. Hatchback small rust appeared from beneath the paint at the top right corner above the license plate.

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