2011 GMC Terrain transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V502000Jul 5, 20168,367 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  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.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 22, 2023MIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bought this vehicle and NHTSA made GM release an extended warranty on this vehicle for excessive loss of engine oil. In 2019 I had to take this vehicle and pay several thousand dollars for the pistons to be replaced in my engine because I was 1 year past the extended warranty. Now 3 years after spending thousands of dollars through a certified GM store I am having the same problem excessive loss of engine oil. I have zero leaks and I have to put oil in my engine every…

   NHTSA complaint #11503073 · source
2. Filed Dec 16, 2022MOElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Ok so my 2011 GMC terrain just went over 150,000 miles I bought this vehicle used from a dealership not knowing that there was a big lawsuit or that GMC continuted making this make and model knowing that it had a oil usage problem. So mmm mmm with that being said let's start with my vehicle uses oil, my vehicle idles high low and always rough at times, my service stabilitrak flashes, my motor sounds like a HEMI kock knock knock instead of a 2.4, doesn't matter where I'm at…

   NHTSA complaint #11497780 · source
3. Filed Sep 17, 2022COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   2011 GMC Terrain SLT The engine blew do to timing Chain breaking and it tore up the injectors as i was looking it up there where lots of people with the same problem and when it blew i was on the Highway and almost wrecked. We put new engine. After putting the engine in the transmission seems like every gear you put it in is like neutral and reeding up on other complaints people are having the same problems it only has 80,000 miles No lights came on or Warnings

   NHTSA complaint #11484940 · source
4. Filed Jul 22, 2022MAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was driving the car and all of a sudden a bunch of lights came on the dash called the dealership where I got it from to get fix and they said sorry they can’t help and then have blocked my number from communication. I can’t drive my car so I don’t know what to do at this point

   NHTSA complaint #11475298 · source
5. Filed Jun 23, 2022KSEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was driving home from work had a half tank of gas no lights or anything came on, car just shut off was not able to start it from that point. I spoke with car lot to whom I'm making payments with and not able to get anything done with the vehicle. Now I've lost my job and I'm about to be homeless due to this mechanic problem on this vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11470574 · source
6. Filed Mar 17, 2022PAEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The 2.4l ecotec motor has had so many complaints not only for gmc terrain but also the Chevy equinox. The motor just stops and lose everything while driving! I was in traffic and it stop almost causing an accountant God I wasn't hurt! Now I have this car with a blown motor because it's a no tolerance motor. We spend so much money on these vehicles and spend so much to keep them safe for driving on the road and yet when it comes to the company cutting corners to save money…

   NHTSA complaint #11457062 · source
7. Filed Aug 2, 2021TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle has been burning up to 3 quarts of oil every 1,500 miles. This has been an ongoing issue for years. In 2020 a GM dealer serviced/repaired the vehicle to correct the issue; the vehicle only had approximately 60,000 miles at the time. The issue returned around 20,000 miles after the repair. Neither an instrument panel light nor a OBDII code appears when the oil is low. When the oil is low the vehicle stalls when making a turn and also jitters and jerks while idling. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11427393 · source
8. Filed Mar 14, 2021115,000 miSCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Odb code p0014/p0017 is a gmc recall and i would very much like to bring it and let you guys fix it because it is becoming a problem!

   NHTSA complaint #11402894 · source
9. Filed Dec 3, 202091,000 miTXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased the vehicle in march 2018. From the date of purchase, the service engine and/or change oil lights would turn on. Every time i took the vehicle to my mechanic, it needed oil. In january 2020, i got a notice from gmc about the settlement of a lawsuit regarding vehicle oil consumption. I took the vehicle to my local gmc and the manager read the "notice of approval of class action settlement and claim form" that was sent to me. The lawsuit requires gmc to pay for…

   NHTSA complaint #11377827 · source
10. Filed Oct 26, 202087,000 miWATransmission & Drivetrain

    Only 87000 miles and the transmission went out, car started to surge while driving, after parking it wouldn't go into reverse. Then when trying to see if it would still drive forward, wouldn't go faster than 20 miles an hour, just started revving wouldn't engage in a gear.

    NHTSA complaint #11366482 · source
11. Filed Sep 30, 202086,927 miMIAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was driving back home from the store friday night and my wheels start squeaking and increasingly became hard to then the wheel whenever i turned. When i got home tried to park the wheels locked up and i couldn't turn the wheels anymore. Diver the car again monday it was fine until i was my way home again the wheels locked up, car wouldn't accelerate part 2nd gear, then i wasn't able to reverse and my engineer light came on. I just bought the car 5 months ago from a…

    NHTSA complaint #11361943 · source
12. Filed Sep 15, 2020123,000 miMIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Yet again, another costly engine repair. Car would not accelerate properly, engine seemed to be back firing. Then check engine light came on (code p0016). Gmc dealer said the timing chains needs to be replaced. $2300. Yet, they will create a recall for a seat. But not an unsafe engine. Hope lives won't be lost, like with the ignition fiscal. Smh.

    NHTSA complaint #11355112 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology