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GMC Terrain repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 532 repairs.
GMC Terrain suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Power steering apparently has wrong fluid causing shudder at low RPM when turning steering wheel. Special replacement fluid ordered |
| 36000 mi | Service Bulletin No.: PI0814E - Power steering rumbled at low RPM. Dealer repaired under warranty. Replace PS pump hose assembly, alternator assembly and emissions evaporative hose. |
| 43000 mi | Power steering pump rumble when turning wheel at low RPM. Repaired once under warranty. No additional fix available. Known issue. |
2015 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Shuddering. Alternator replaced as per TSB. |
| 20000 mi | Power Steering was making a a groaning noise and vibrating when steering was turned during low speed maneuvers. The repair was covered under warranty and GM had released a TSB concerning the problem. |
2014 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26800 mi | Steering shutter, replaced steering gear pump. This correct the steering shutter |
| 12500 mi | Replaced 4 cradle mounting bolts to stop creaking & popping noises in the front end. |
| 38000 mi US $720 |
Right and left lower control arms needed replacing due to rupture of the sealed fluid filled bushings. |
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1520 mi | Would hear the direction "groaning" when turning the wheels when stopped. They changed the on board computer and this appeared to eliminate the problem. |
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Ball joint bad. |
| 76000 mi US $1400 |
Stabilizer joint boots were worn out, joint was filled with salt. Replace right and left lower control arms. Left ball joint boot was completely gone, joint was filled with debris. Right ball joint boot was deteriorating and would soon fail. |
2013 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38920 mi C $500 |
Ball bearing worn |
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2000 mi | Steering grinds or is rough at low speeds. Dealer checked and said nothing is wrong but GMC created a file and will watch for others with this problem. |
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46500 mi $1300 |
Front lower bushings changed, and both rear arms changed |
| 82000 mi | Rubbing noise front driverside. Just heard it when slowing down,braking. It was front wheel bearing. |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Replace right front hub (with bearing) - system checked due to ABS, AWD & Traction control warning messages |
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72540 mi | Power steering motor replaced under warranty. Notice received in mail for steering locking in position at highway speeds |
| 75620 mi | Power steering motor replaced, power steering rack and inner tie rods replaced |
2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5019 mi | Lost power steering while driving. Pump Leaked on to axel almost causing fire. Pump was replaced. Was on a trip had to stay extend stay in a hotel car was not drivable. Power steering is loud again and has a burning smell. Tech states nothing is wrong. Lost power steering while driving. Pump Leaked on to axel almost causing fire. Pump was replaced. Was on a trip had to stay extend stay in a hotel car was not drivable. Power steering is loud again and has a burning smell. Tech states nothing is wrong |
| 48000 mi US $70 |
Needed to stabilizer links front also did rear.bought top of the line moog with a grease fitting. Should last double the miles than oEM. I know there trying to shave off a vechile but plastic links don't cut with me bought usa made links and did myself. |
2011 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17360 mi C $80 |
Knocking on left side front end. |
| 123000 mi US $800 |
STRUTS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS. |
2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | Power Steering making noise. Topped off fluid and bled system. No leaks detected. |
| 5500 mi | Power Steering Pump Replacement |
| 16000 mi | Right Front Bearing and Hub assembly replaced Due to internal Failure |
| 11160 mi | Power steering whine. Problem identified and parts ordered Replaced power steering pump and hose. |
| 70000 mi | noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced |
| 65100 mi C $280 |
Stabilizer bar also had a wheel bearing fail not fixed. traded vehicle instead. |
2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2170 mi | Power Steering Pump failed, could be related to -39ºC temperatures over a 2 day period. Power Steering Pump failed, could be related to -39ºC temperatures over a 2 day period. Problem resolved by dealer with a replacement pump. |
| 3720 mi | Power steering lines cracked with total fluid loss, lines and pump replaced (2nd pump replacement). Fuel tank vent jumper also replaced. Transmission re-calibration performed. All above problems are listed Technical Service Bulletins (TSB). |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front end Hub Barings |
2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | new strut mounts and bearings |
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