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Gmc TERRAIN brakes problems

392 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

3,117 owner complaints analyzed

22 distinct recall campaigns

70,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 to 2026 model years. Data updated: . 1,718 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

392 of 3,117 complaints match this topic (12.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10403698 · 2011-05-29 (May 29, 2011)

MY 2010 GMC TERRAIN AWD WE HAD SINCE JULY OF 2010 WORK WONDERFUL AT FIRST. NOW, MAY 25, 2011 OUR TERRAIN HAS SEVERAL LIGHTS COMING ON. ABS, STABILITY SERVICES, AWD IS TURN OFF,AND TRACTION CONTROL IS NOT WORKING LIGHTS. ONSTAR CAN NOT SEE THESE PROBLEMS IN ITS SYSTEM. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR IT IN JUNE 1, 2011 AT OUR LOCAL DEALER. BUT I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE. *TR

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Owner report 10484829 · 2012-11-15 (November 15, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE PARKED, THE TIRE PRESSURE, ABS, ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

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Owner report 10550136 · 2013-10-30 (October 30, 2013)

ON 10/17/2013 MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT OUR LOCAL WALGREEN'S PHARMACY. AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE PHARMACY THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY ALTHOUGH SHE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE CAR CRAWLED UP THE CONCRETE CURB STOP SLOWLY AND HIT THE STEEL PIPE BOLLARD PLACED IN FRONT OF THE CURB STOP TO PROTECT THE WALKWAY FRONT OF THE STORE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED TO MY WIFE, NO ONE WAS ON THE WALKWAY AT THE TIME. ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO THE BOLLARD…

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Owner report 10747073 · 2015-08-07 (August 7, 2015)

WHILE DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL, AWD, AND ABS SYSTEM SHUTS OFF PROMPTING TO SERVICE STABILITRAK. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER NOTHING IS FOUND. BUT IM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT KEY SAFETY FEATURES. MY STOPPING TIME IS DRASTICALLY INCREASED MAKING IT HARDER TO FEEL SAFE KNOWING I HAVE TO DRIVE IN VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH OUT ABS. EVEN NORMAL CITY DRIVING HAS BEEN NERVE WRECKING. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 8 DAYS AGO AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

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Owner report 10909992 · 2016-09-27 (September 27, 2016)

WHILE DRIVING TO SUV FOR SUM TIME BREAKS LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY I HAVE TOW TO SHOP BY THEN ITS UNLOCK STABLE TRAK AND ABS DONT COME ON NO MORE THE CAR SLOWS DOWN TO 10 MPH OR LESS DANGER ON FREEWAY

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Data completeness

3,117 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.

55.1%Usable mileage1,718 / 3,117 records
100.0%Valid incident date3,117 / 3,117 records
100.0%Valid filing date3,117 / 3,117 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates3,117 / 3,117 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
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Engine
16946.4%
ODI 10466384 · 6,000 mi

?ON APRIL 16TH OUR SON WAS DRIVING ON FAIRVIEW RD. AND TRAVELING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT WHEN A CAR THAT RAN A RED LIGHT HIT HIM. ?HIS CAR ? A GMC 2012 TERRAIN WAS HIT MULTIPLE TIMES ? DRIVER'S FRONT END, FRONT END AND SPUN AROUND FROM THE FORCE AND HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ?[XXX] WAS IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY ON STAR, THEY CALLED POLICE, HIS CAR WAS TOTALED ?ON 4/21 I EMAILED GMC AND ASKED WHAT DEPARTMENT I WOULD CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING CALL FROM GMC [phone removed] …

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19754.1%
ODI 10587265 · 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT COLLISION ALERT SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,033. UPDATED 8/22/14*CN

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12341.6%
ODI 10648510 · 15,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER WORK AROUND 7PM GOING ABOUT 45-50 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGAN SLOWING DOWN AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS IS WHEN I REALIZED THAT MY CAR HAD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, MY HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WHICH I NOTICED IMMEDIATELY SINCE IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, GAS INDICATOR WENT TO E AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE AND AS THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO LOCK UP. ONCE I WAS FULLY PULLED OVER FROM THE TRAFFIC, I BRAKED AND PUT THE CA…

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8026.9%
ODI 10701021 · 3,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, YESTERDAY, 3/22/15, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING WHILE CAROL TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AS WE WERE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. AT THAT TIME THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. IS THIS A NEW PROBLEM OR HAS IT BEEN REPORTED BEFORE? WHO DO I CONTACT TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND ENSURE THAT MY VEHICLE IS SAFE? MY DAUGHTER BOUGHT A 2014 GMC TERRAIN LAST YEAR AND I'M CONCERNED ABOUT HER VEHICLE AS WELL. *TR

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4630.3%
ODI 11001596 · 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SELLER GMC DEALER LOCATED AT 3800 GRAND RIVER AVENUE FARMINGTON HILL, MI 48335, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed]. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH INDICATED THAT RODENTS WERE ATTRACTED TO THE WIRING COLORS AND WAS ABLE ACCESS AND DESTROYED ALL THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

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7858.2%
ODI 11390694 · 46,580 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A A MESSAGE THAT STATES 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER' AND A MESSAGE READING 'SERVICE STABILITREK WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. THIS CREATED SUDDENLY JERKING AND SLOW ACCELERATION SO THAT I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I FOUND A FORUM AT [XXX] THAT REVEALS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH GMC MODES AT LEAST AS LONG AS 2011. THE DURATION FOR WHICH THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH GMC MODELS, AND THE FACT THAT STABILITREK IS AN INTEGRAL SAFETY FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE IN AVOIDING ACCIDENTS SEEMS TO MERIT A R…

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5323.9%
ODI 11088465 · 460 mi

PURCHASED A BRAND NEW GMC TERRAIN. 12 DAYS AND 460 MILES LATER THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP FOR A P050F. THIS IS CODE FOR A LEAK IN THE BOOSTER. THEY DID NOT REPAIR ANYTHING, JUST CHECKED FOR LEAK AND RESET ENGINE LIGHT. AS I READ MORE, THE PROBLEM AFFECTS THE BRAKES ABILITY TO FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING DANGER TO DRIVER. THERE IS ALSO DEFECTIVE STOP/IDLE ON THE ENGINE THAT NO LONGER WORKS. I WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN TOWN WHEN IT POPPED ON. GM AND YOUNG'S HAVE REFUSED TO REFUND THIS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE…

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6937.3%
ODI 11150222

NEED THE OPTION TO DISABLE THE AUTO START FEATURE.

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5829.4%
ODI 11352161

WE DROVE TO A FARM WITH A FAMILY OF 5M KIDS AND AN ELDERLY, AND PARKED MY CAR FOR 2-3 HOURS IN THE FARM'S OPEN AREA PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHOWED NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO PROBLEMS, NO ISSUES DURING OUR DRIVE TO THE FARM AND PRIOR TO THIS TRIP. EVERYTHING WAS FINE WHEN WE GO THERE AND PARKED. WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE FARM TO DRIVE BACK HOME, BUT THE CAR SIMPLY WOULDN'T START.THE NEUTRAL GEAR DIDN'T WORK, I ATTEMPTED MANY TIMES IN 30 MINUTES TO START THE CAR, BUT IT DIDN'T START, CONTINUED MAKING THE SOUND OF ENGINE ATTEMPTING TO START BUT NOT SUCEE…

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1027.8%
ODI 11574021

The car has revved high rpm's since purchase, with multiple attempts to get it resolved . Since then, the steering wheel has jerked out of my hand's multiple times, unexpecting, causing the car to jerk while being stopped. The car has also not budged in the middle of traffic while being in drive and the pedal down to the floor until at least a 10 second delay and when doing so the screen that includes the radio, etc panel has completely blacked out and started twitching

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1016.7%
ODI 11620226

Fuel indicator is reporting empty when car is full, and car is switching gears or shutting off by itself in the middle of driving.

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1435.9%
ODI 11584019

I bought a 2023 GMC Terrian SLE brand new 14 months ago. It has 30,000 miles on it. I was driving down [XXX] and the car turned off. No warning signs! Not to mention The car had no power! I couldn’t even put on my emergency flashers! Me and my 3 year old son luckily were able to make it through a lane of traffic and up the embankment to call for help! I had the car towed to the dealership and they can’t find anything wrong with it! The car is acting normal now but I don’t feel safe in it! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA…

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1122.4%
ODI 11626847 · 22,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and merging onto the highway, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that an undisclosed faulty sensor was the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had remai…

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215.4%
ODI 11711804

Vehicle wouldn’t unlock/start with primary key fob or secondary key fob. Tried manual entry with both key fobs still could not enter.

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13.0%
ODI 11754857

At 12,000 miles removed old air filter found grass under air filter

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Power Train
3710.2%
ODI 10532218 · 18,900 mi

VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO AN ACCELERATION AFTER A RAPID DECELERATION OF AT LEAST 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL JERK IN RESPONSE TO YOUR ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AND THEN WILL RESPOND. THIS CAN LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A COLLISION BY ACCELERATING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. *TR

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4211.5%
ODI 10595500 · 14,945 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,945.

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3110.5%
ODI 10607054 · 50 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND STALLED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE KEY WAS BENT WHEN IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.

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217.1%
ODI 10701589

2015 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THROTTLE FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE BARELY MOVED. THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-STARTED IT, WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE ENGINE WOULD JUST IDLE AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DISCONNECTED. *JB

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117.2%
ODI 10876065 · 50 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND FAILED TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. UPDATED 08/17/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHE …

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2417.9%
ODI 11277638 · 63,000 mi

I HAD MY 2017 GMC TERRAIN DENALI FOR TWO YEARS AND HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED TWO SERIOUS ISSUES. ISSUE #1-I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, GRINDING NOISE, AND HESITATION WHEN DRIVING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT WHICH CAUSED SOMETHING INSIDE MY TRANSFER TO BORE A HOLE THROUGH IT. DEALER COULD NOT GET THE PART FOR 2 WEEKS. IT WAS COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. A MONTH LATER WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AT A DIFFERENT AUTO SHOP, I WAS ASKED IF I RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE ONLY TRANSMISSION BECAUS…

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4018.0%
ODI 11091743 · 2,028 mi

STOPPED AT A LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE JERKED, THEN SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE INFO SYSTEM GAVE ME THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES: TRANSMISSION, STABILITRAK AND PARKING ASSIST. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TRIED TO RESTART IT. I GOT A MESSAGE THAT SAID "THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.:" AT THIS TIME NON OF THE GEAR OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE. A ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN POLICE OFFICER HAD TO POSITION HERSELF BEHIND ME BECSUSE CARS WERE GOING AROUND ME ON BOTH SIDES (MY FOUR WAY BLINKERS WERE ON).THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE…

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5127.6%
ODI 11202890 · 2,500 mi

I HAVE A 2019 GMC TERRIAN WITH 2500 MILES. I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE CAR FLASHED LOW FUEL, CHECK TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING AND SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS AS A HIGHWAY SPEED. I WAS FORTUNATELY OK, HOWEVER IT STRANDED ME AT A SPOT WITH MERGING TRAFFIC, NO SHOULDER AND NO POWER TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF THERE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START UP SHORTLY, THEN I HAD TO DEAL WITH GETTING GOING AGAIN IN THIS PRECARIOUS SPOT.

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2713.7%
ODI 11352161

WE DROVE TO A FARM WITH A FAMILY OF 5M KIDS AND AN ELDERLY, AND PARKED MY CAR FOR 2-3 HOURS IN THE FARM'S OPEN AREA PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHOWED NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO PROBLEMS, NO ISSUES DURING OUR DRIVE TO THE FARM AND PRIOR TO THIS TRIP. EVERYTHING WAS FINE WHEN WE GO THERE AND PARKED. WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE FARM TO DRIVE BACK HOME, BUT THE CAR SIMPLY WOULDN'T START.THE NEUTRAL GEAR DIDN'T WORK, I ATTEMPTED MANY TIMES IN 30 MINUTES TO START THE CAR, BUT IT DIDN'T START, CONTINUED MAKING THE SOUND OF ENGINE ATTEMPTING TO START BUT NOT SUCEE…

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822.2%
ODI 11425716

When driving car starting from a red light/getting on freeway or after making turn from a stop light when accelerating between 45 and 60 car shakes when shifting. Problem is getting worse. Car only has 6000 miles on it. I reported it to local gmc dealer and I was told GM is aware of the problem and they do not have a solution. They mentioned there is a TB out for several models that customers have reported same problem

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813.3%
ODI 11651184 · 18,686 mi

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer changed the oil and advised the contact to return every two thousand miles. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked…

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717.9%
ODI 11632219

My vehicle continues to slip and jerk out of gear , brought in to a local Chevy dealership , they test drive the vehicle and Acknowledge the issue. They updated transmission software and give it back to me to drive for 1000 miles or 30 days and see if the problem continues. Problem gets worse slipping and jerking more and more , made appointment dealership cancels my appointment saying they have no transmission tech come back next month for an appointment . Same thing no transmission tech available go somewhere else

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2040.8%
ODI 11588928

ON [XXX] my spouse was driving her new 2024 GMC Terrain in Asheville, NC. When suddenly the car stopped and when was able to maintain control and coast to a safe area. The vehicle was subsequently taken to the dealers service center GMC Asheville, NC (Harry's on the Hill). The diagnosis was determined to be a defective a transmission valve body. In discussion with the dealer service manager he indicated this is a common occurrence with the valve body. Needless to say this defect can be fatal especially during inclement weather, fast speeds, wi…

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430.8%
ODI 11681792

Incident 1: Pulled out from stop sign car made funny noises, light came on said it couldn't shift to drive. Had towed to dealer. They said couldn't find issue except it was quart and a half low of transmission fluid. The car had approx 3,500 miles on it. Incident 2: For about two weeks when pulling out felt like it was skipping but didn't feel like transmission. Felt like over powered. Then it done same as Incident 1. Pulled out made noise would not move. Notice that is couldn't shift and check engine light came on had it towed again. Approx 6,…

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515.2%
ODI 11714905 · 1,300 mi

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Terrain. While driving at 28 MPH, the RPM became elevated to over 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over and then resumed normal operation after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle back to the dealer if the failure reoccurred. Approximately one week after the initial failure, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifte…

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Visibility/Wiper
7420.3%
ODI 10458530 · 5,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT OPENED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS AND NOTICED THE SUNROOF BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY; THEREFORE, THERE ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VIBRATION. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS THE VIBRATION DID NOT OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE…

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5013.7%
ODI 10597337 · 500 mi

THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. AT NIGHT THE TOP 3/4 OF MY WINDSHIELD GOES DARK. I CANNOT SEE ONCOMING CARS, ROAD LANES, OR SIDE LINES. THIS IS LIKE DRIVING THROUGH OVERLY TINTED WINDOWS....WHEN TURNING ON UNLIT ROADS CANNOT SEE A THING. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS CAR AFTER DARK..PRISONER OF THE CLOCK. MY DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS HIS FIFTH COMPLAINT RE THIS MATTER. HELP!!!! *TR

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7425.0%
ODI 10670814 · 6,000 mi

I LIVE IN OHIO WHERE WE GET A LOT OF SNOW SO I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE WEATHER WAS NOT SO GREAT A LOT OF SNOW ON THE ROAD AND COMING DOWN A CAR DROVE BY ME AND THREW SNOW AND SLUSH ON MY WINDOW AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKED BUT IT DIDN'T HELP CAUSE I NEED THE WIPER FLUID DIDN'T WORK AND COULD SEE OUT THE WINDOW CAUSE IT HAD THAT WHITE STUFF WHERE I COULDN'T SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD I OH MUST WENT OFF THE ROAD SO I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY THAT WAS VERY BAD WITH ALL THE SNOW ON THE ROAD WHERE I SHOULD OF BEEN WAS IN MY C…

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10134.0%
ODI 10788061 · 185 mi

SEPT. 30, 2015 WE BOUGHT A 2015 GMC TERRAIN FROM BUICK GMC OF MAHWAH (NJ). THERE WAS 88 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT NIGHT (IN DARKNESS) VISIBILITY IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE THRU THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THERE IS A DARK HORIZONTAL LINE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AT APPROXIMATELY THE HALF WAY POINT. IT IS BLACK ABOVE THE LINE-NO VISIBILITY TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE THE LINE. YOU CAN NOT SEE A SAFE DISTANCE DOWN THE ROAD AS VISIBILITY IS RESTRICTED. TELEPHONE POLES, TREES, OBJECTS, SIDE ROADS, DEER, OBSTACLES, SIGNS ETC ARE NOT VISIBLE THRU T…

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4630.3%
ODI 11149800 · 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A ILLINOIS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE EXTENDED POSITIION PARTICALLY BLOCKING MY VIEW OF THE HIGHWAY. I PULLED OVER AND COULD ONLY RETURN THE WIPER BLADES TO THE HOME POSITION AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK AT THIS POINT. TOOK TO MY DEALER AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WIPER TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. GMC HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON EARLIER MODEL YEARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SAME AS BEING REPORTED ON RECALLED VEHICLES. HOWEVER, THE 2016 MODEL YEAR OF T…

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32.2%
ODI 11170493 · 22,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE AIR IS NOT PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED OUT OF THE AVAILABLE VENTS. AT TIMES, AIR IS ONLY DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD VENTS. OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED VIA THE DEFROSTER VENTS. RECENTLY, THE CAR WINDOWS BECAME COMPLETELY FOGGED UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT. I ATTEMPTED TO USE THE DEFROSTER, BUT ALL AIR WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FLOORBOARD, WHICH HAD NO IMPACT ON THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD ZERO VISIBILITY AND HAD TO PULL OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. U…

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41.8%
ODI 11160737 · 300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS TOO BRIGHT AND WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DID NOT HELP DUE TO THE TINTED WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHEPEL BUICK GMC [phone removed], LOCATED AT 3209 LINCOLN HWY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE…

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21.1%
ODI 11735393

I got into my car to head to the store today. Upon closing drivers door I heard a muffled sounding pop. As I looked around I noticed back windshield looked “weird”. Got out and walked around the back to see it completely shattered. It just exploded and every inch has a crack or chip, even all asking the edges of the glass. I lifted the tail gate to see if a rock was thrown by chance and a chunk fell into the car. No rock was found. It simply shattered. The temp today was low 60’s on May 3rd, 2026 here in Ohio.

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21.0%
ODI 11403615 · 1,000 mi

I AM A MALE OF 6'1" HEIGHT AND FIND IT VERY HARD TO SEE OUT THE REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN I DRIVE MY WIFE'S GMC TERRAIN. BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED MOBILITY OF THE MIRROR, I AM UNABLE TO SEE OTHER CARS BEHIND MY VEHICLE WITHOUT LOWERING MY HEAD AND RECLINING MY SEAT BACKWARDS, BOTH OF WHICH CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO DO WHILE DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE MIRROR ADJUSTED TO BE LONGER, OR ABLE TO BE ADJUSTED FURTHER UPWARD TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY FOR TALLER PEOPLE, LIKE MYSELF.

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12.8%
ODI 11507301

Just purchased this vehicle has about 64500 miles on it. When accelerating between 40-55 (hard acceleration) my vehicle wobbles really bad, seems like a tire issue. Have had the front end looked at, and tires all balanced and inspected. Noting out of the ordinary. Then all of a sudden my rear view back up camera works, but my back up assist symbols are not showing/working. I checked the settings and they are turned on. To top off the cake, when the weather is cold outside my windshield wiper fluid will not spray from the front windshield or rea…

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11.7%
ODI 11761137

The vehicle experienced a complete loss of infotainment/audio functions immediately following a GM over-the-air software update. The OnStar indicator turned red, all vehicle audio including turn-signal sounds stopped functioning, and the rear backup camera stopped displaying an image. The backup camera failure creates a safety concern because it eliminates a federally required rear visibility safety feature. GM has advised me that software updates do not cause these problems and instead reveal an underlying issue. However, GM Preliminary Inform…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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17.7%
ODI 11683671

I just purchased a brand new 2025 Terrain. The entire windshield is defective. The glass is distorted and causing visual impairment. It is VERY unsafe. I have contacted the dealership multiple times and have not yet received a response.

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13.0%
ODI 11731814

The windshield has an optical distortion, characterized by "waviness" and "rippling." This condition is not merely a cosmetic imperfection; it is a safety hazard that causes visual impairment, and dizziness while driving. This defect compromises my ability to perceive distances and hazards accurately, especially when looking through the passenger side while making turns or looking for hazards. Current Status of the Issue as reported online Documented reports indicate that GMC dealers are aware of these "warped windshields" and that the issue …

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Electrical System
308.2%
ODI 10577789

WE HAVE HAD THE GMC TERRAIN SHUT DOWN TWICE WHILE DRIVING. BOTH TIME THE CAR CENTER CONSOLE GOES COMPLETELY BLACK AND YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. WE BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, AFTER THE SECOND TIME THEY STILL FOUND NOTHING WRONG BUT THEY DECIDE TO REPLACE THE CARS INTERNAL COMPUTER. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO CORPORATE GM BUT NOT MUCH WAS MADE IF IT. AFTER ALL THE NEWS WITH OTHER GM VEHICLE I'M CONCERNED THIS THAT THIS MAY BE HAPPENING WITH OTHER GMC TERRAIN VEHICLE. MY WIFE WHO IS THE PRIMAR…

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215.8%
ODI 10587265 · 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT COLLISION ALERT SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,033. UPDATED 8/22/14*CN

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299.8%
ODI 10618956 · 4,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING TRUCK WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON IGNITION KEY GETS EXTREMELY HOT. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IF TRUCK IS IDLING. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. *TR

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3110.4%
ODI 10763755 · 1,900 mi

RADIO STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON AUGUST 26TH. THERE WAS NO VOLUME, I COULD NOT CHANGE THE STATIONS BY STEERING WHEEL OR TOUCH. THE BLUETOOTH WOULD NOT WORK. THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND REMAINED ON THE ENTIRE EVENING. I CALLED GMC SUPPORT AND THEY SAID TO UNPLUG THE BATTERY, BUT I DID NOT DO SO AS I DIDNT WANT TO MESS ANYTHING UP. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY. I WAS TOLD THEY SEE THIS ISSUE OFTEN AND BY UNPLUGGING AND RESETTING THE BATTERY, IT WILL FIX THE ISSUE. PROBLEM RESOLVED. RADIO STOPPED FU…

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95.9%
ODI 10915108 · 25,000 mi

THE DIGITAL CLOCK DOES NOT KEEP ACCURATE TIME, EVEN WHEN IT IS RESET. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THE CLOCK IS SEVERAL HOURS OFF. THE DEALER THAT SOLD US THE VEHICLE CLAIMS THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT WE DO NOT HAVE AN ONSTAR SUBSCRIPTION. I CONTACTED BOTH GM AND ONSTAR, AND BOTH STATED THE CLOCK ISSUE IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ONSTAR

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86.0%
ODI 11000349 · 7,500 mi

BLIND SIDE ALERT ACTIVATES WHEN IT IS RAINING AND THERE ARE NO CARS NEARBY. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN RAINING. NO CODES ARE THROWN SO DEALER SERVICE WON'T TROUBLESHOOT. THIS CAN ONLY BE REPRODUCED ON A HIGHWAY OR PARKWAY, WHEN IT IS RAINING AND NO OTHER CARS ARE NEARBY. CANNOT BE REPRODUCED ON REGULAR STREETS WITH OTHER CARS AROUND. I'VE HAD MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER SERVICE 3 TIMES, ALL WITH THE SAME RESULTS. NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER AND CANNOT REPRODUCE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONLY TESTS ON THE LOCAL STREETS. THERE ARE OTHER CARS AROUND, SO HOW CA…

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3314.9%
ODI 11054233

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S ALERT WARNING SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS INTENDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *BF LANE CHANGE ALERT NOT WORKING. UPDATED 9/18/18*JB

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3921.1%
ODI 11153254 · 130 mi

WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE WITH PUSH BUTTON IGNITION AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND ERROR MESSAGES SUCH AS LOW BATTERY CAME UP ON DASH DISPLAY. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 11/17/18. TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS OCCURRED WHERE THE CAR HAD TO BE JUMPED. ONE ON 11/21/18 AND 11/22/18. UNSURE IF AN ELECTRICAL WIRING ISSUE OR BATTERY ISSUE?

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2613.2%
ODI 11352161

WE DROVE TO A FARM WITH A FAMILY OF 5M KIDS AND AN ELDERLY, AND PARKED MY CAR FOR 2-3 HOURS IN THE FARM'S OPEN AREA PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHOWED NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO PROBLEMS, NO ISSUES DURING OUR DRIVE TO THE FARM AND PRIOR TO THIS TRIP. EVERYTHING WAS FINE WHEN WE GO THERE AND PARKED. WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE FARM TO DRIVE BACK HOME, BUT THE CAR SIMPLY WOULDN'T START.THE NEUTRAL GEAR DIDN'T WORK, I ATTEMPTED MANY TIMES IN 30 MINUTES TO START THE CAR, BUT IT DIDN'T START, CONTINUED MAKING THE SOUND OF ENGINE ATTEMPTING TO START BUT NOT SUCEE…

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719.4%
ODI 11442208

I dropped my son off at school and he mistakenly took my car keys into school with him, and somehow I was able to drive all the way home, 4.5 miles, with no key in the car and no warning to stating the remote wasn't in the car. The issue with this is if I'd driven further, perhaps to another state, or even driven somewhere at night, I would have been stranded once I turned the car off. There was no indication that the remote wasn't in the car, and the car never cut off. I only knew the remote was gone once I arrived home and turned off the igni…

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711.7%
ODI 11645033

OnStar module failure Its backordered across the entire country, its only reasonable to assume it's a problem. Online information I've seen is it's an issue with a lot of vehicles

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717.9%
ODI 11563772 · 24,000 mi

The contact's husband owns a 2023 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact pressed the Push to Start button several times, and the vehicle restarted. The message "Reduced Engine Performance" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to drive; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle…

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612.2%
ODI 11612288

Bought new car August 16th 2024. Few days later, I was turning left at a light and the car lost power as I was turning and error messages came up on the dash screen saying service transmission. I also observed that the cars gear indicator went to Park by itself even though the car was still moving. Pushed the engine start button and car came back on and I switched the gear to Drive. Took car in on the 19th to get looked at. Week later, driving down the city street going 40-45 MPH, car lost power again and car gear indicator switched to Park a…

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430.8%
ODI 11658578

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system displayed a blank screen. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road into a gas station and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the infotainment system displayed a message "Update Failed - See Dealer to Restore System". The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage wa…

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412.1%
ODI 11707645

The vehicle has been taken to the dealership at least 4 times. Each time for the same reason: when driving at 65 or higher, it sounds like it's on a flat. My screen also glitches when foot is taken off the break after a stop. The service advisor told me that there was a shortage of mechanics and asked me to bring it back next week (this is the response I have gotten each time). I have asked for a loaner twice and was told that there were none available. Therefore, I had to pay $40 to uber to work. Today, I said that I couldn't come back because…

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Unknown Or Other
3710.2%
ODI 10722057 · 68,000 mi

CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH. FRONT IN DAMAGE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP.

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256.9%
ODI 10541711 · 2,500 mi

WHILE DECELERATING FROM ABOUT 35 OR 40 MPH WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THEN COME TO COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR END WILL START TO LOUDLY THUMP, IT STARTS OUT SLOWLY THUMPING AND BEGINS TO SPEED UP AND WHEN YOU START TO RELEASE THE BRAKE IT BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP ONCE ONE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. WE HAVE HAD THE ISSUE ONGOING FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW, IT STARTED ABOUT 2 OR 3 WEEKS AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 6 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 2200 MILES ON IT AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A 'LIKE NEW' LOANER VEHI…

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165.4%
ODI 10864279 · 25,542 mi

PERIODICALLY AUTO WILL SURGE FORWARD (WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF GAS PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED.) I MANAGED TO STOP BEFORE THERE WAS A CRASH. DEALER STATES THAT NO PROBLEMS LIKE THIS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. I AM CERTAIN THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE DEALER HAS STATED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE TO TRUST THAT THEY DID SOMETHING TO STOP THE SURGING (COMPUTER ADJUSTMENT??)

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217.1%
ODI 10747132

WHEN RENTING A GMC 2015 TERRAIN FROM NATIONAL CAR RENTAL IN PHOENIX AZ IN MAY 2015, UPON RETURNING THE VEHICLE WE NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THERE WAS A SLIDING DOOR BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND WE NEVER OPENED THE SUN ROOF OR THE SLIDING DOOR AND WAS SURPRISED WHEN THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. WE WERE CHARGED BY NATIONAL CAR RENTAL $750.00 FOR THE REPAIR AND STILL CAN'T FIGURED OUT HOW OR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. WE DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY EXTREME HOT PHOENIX TEMPERATURES DURING THAT TIME AND THE VEHI…

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138.6%
ODI 11145183 · 90,000 mi

THE WHOLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDING BACKUP CAMERA AND NAVIGATION, IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. ACCORDING TO REPORTS FROM THE GMC DEALERSHIP AND FROM ONLINE BLOGS, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN SYSTEMIC PROBLEM THAT GM IS NOT ADDRESSING. SAFETY ISSUES: 1. THE BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WHEN I PUT CAR IN REVERSE THE SCREEN STAYS BLACK WITHOUT ANY VIEW OF THE AREA BEHIND THE VEHICLE.. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN ANY VEHICLE, BUT ESPECIALLY IN THE GMC TERRAIN THAT IS FULL OF BLIND SPOTS. 2. THE RADIO COMES ON SPONTANEOUSLY DESPITE BEING T…

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2014.9%
ODI 10954016 · 1,400 mi

OUR NEW TERRAIN HAS "VEHICLE IN FRONT" VISUAL WARNING SYSTEMS. WE WERE FOLLOWING A TANKER TYPE SEMI ON THE INTERSTATE AND PULLED ALL THE WAY UP BEHIND THE TANKER SEMI (WITHIN 25 FT) AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. WE TESTED THIS ON ALL TYPES OF CARS AND TRUCKS AS WELL AS STANDARD BOX TYPE SEMI AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE REAR END OF THE TANKER SEMI IN WHICH IT DID NOT DETECT AT ALL.

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3415.3%
ODI 11072977 · 2,040 mi

DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE OVER WATER,A LOUD EXPLOSION HAPPENED.AT FIRST I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS,UNTIL I HEARD WIND BLOWING FROM THE MOON ROOF AREA.THE GLASS ON THE ROOF EXPLODED AND SENT GLASS DOWN WARD.LUCKILY I HAD THE MOON ROOF SHADE CLOSED OR THE GLASS WOULD HAVE CAME DOWN ON ME.I NEARLY LOST CONTROL. THE WEATHER WAS DRY WITH A OVERCAST SKY. THE TRAFFIC WAS VERY LIGHT.IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ANY FOREIGN MATTER TO HIT THE GLASS.I AMMEDIATELY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE GMC,WHERE I PURCHASED IT.( DIXIE BUICK GMC).MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 2040 MILES ON…

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2111.4%
ODI 11163864 · 25 mi

LIFT GATE ON THIS VEHICLE OPENS TO A HEIGHT OF 69 INCHES . AT 74 INCHES I AM CONSTANTLY BANGING MY HEAD ON THE LIFT GATE. MY 2017 MODEL OPENED TO AT LEAST 76 INCHES WHICH IS MORE REASONABLE. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THIS IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MODEL THAT HAS A POWER LIFT GATE OPENS TO AROUND 76 INCHES.. A FULL 7 INCHES HIGHER THAN THE MANUAL ONE.. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER POINTED OUT THIS PROBLEM TO ME SEEING THAT I AM 74 INCHES TALL.

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3417.3%
ODI 11316405

THE COMPLAINT I HAVE IS THE INSIDE FRONT OF THE CAR IS TOO SMALL AND I CANT REACH THE GAS PEDAL EXCEPT WITH MY TOE. MY FOOT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF AS I AM DRIVING. I HAVE TO HAVE THE SEAT WAY UP OR I CANT REACH. I AM 5 FOOT TALL WOMAN. THIS IS A RIDICULOUS THING THAT I HAVE TO PUT UP. I DROVE IT FOR 10 MINUTES AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT. I ASKED FOR A PEDAL THAT IS LONGER AND CLOSER TO THE FLOOR AFTER I HAD BOUGHT IT AND SERVICE PEOPLE TOLD ME THEY DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO TO FIX IT. THEY ASKED IF I HAD A BUTTON TO ADJUST IT AND I DON'T. ITS ON TH…

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38.3%
ODI 11478411

There is a rattle in the b pillar/roof area. They have attempted to fix it 4 or more times by adding adhesive between layers of metal. The fix that other dealerships have done per reading online involves cutting through metal. This would affect the integrity of the body/ frame of the car.

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813.3%
ODI 11647393

The backup camera on my vehicle stopped working completely, displaying a blank screen. All other cameras and sensors continue to function normally. The dealership identified the issue as the camera having “shorted out” and is replacing it with a completely new unit. The faulty camera is currently with the dealership, and I assume it would be available for inspection upon request. It is being replaced and I will receive a bill in a few days (Wednesday March 10, 2025). The backup camera is a critical safety feature designed to prevent collision…

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717.9%
ODI 11548431

The problem with this car that continues is that when driving over 65 miles per hour/ more or less, the driver side door rattles and shakes. It rattle and it looks like if the door wants to detach. It only happens on the driver side, not the passenger side. I put my arm on the arm rest, and my arm shakes and that is not ok. I am concern and want to know what can be done about it. I do not feel comfortable driving when this happens and its a new car, it should not have this problem. The problem started right after I purchased the car and …

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918.4%
ODI 11588419

When shopping for a new Vehicle I noticed this but purchased the vehicle anyway. I attempted to look under the hood of my new GMC Terrain. I have a (hopefully temporary) handicap from a medical procedure I have been dealing with for over a year. I found that the hood assist springs or air shocks have been eliminated from the 2024 model. I can lift the hood on my 2010 GMC Sierra, but I had to have my wife help me lift the hood on my 2024 Terrain. My guesstimate is the hood weighs 50 plus pounds! Once the hood is lifted you have to install a rod…

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215.4%
ODI 11717815

Vehicle did not go into park when the ignition was turned off. Car started to roll while passenger was getting out of the vehicle as another vehicle was parking beside us. The other vehicle could not avoid our rolling vehicle. Passenger had to quickly sit down to avoid being hit. The next day the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they could not find anything wrong. They gave us a copy of bulletin#08-07-30-026I. We were not aware of any problems or bulletins being issued prior to the accident. We had repairs of $2,705.71 and don't know wh…

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927.3%
ODI 11682985

I have brand new GMC Terrain 2026, I leased dog on Aug 4th 2025. After one week into driving the vehicle, OnStar, GPS NAV stopped working and the Emergency calling is not working. All features related to locating the vehicle through OnStar or through google stopped working, in addition to SoS not working. I took it to the dealership they said the Telematics module needs replacement.

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Service Brakes
51.4%
ODI 10549025 · 17,956 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 10 TO 12 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND STABILITY TRAC AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN FIND OR MAKE THE PROBLEM REAPPEAR. BUT HAVE SHOWN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO AND HAVE HAD 3 GENERAL MOTOR TECHS THAT THEY HIRED FROM HP AND BEEN TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE BEEN IN THE VEHICL…

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71.9%
ODI 10504074 · 1,300 mi

WHEN I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AT STOP SIGN I FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY BADLY PLACED SO MY FOOT MISSED THE BRAKE AND I WENT THRU THE STOP SIGN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. (FORTUNATELY,I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE OUT OF THE ONCOMING LANE) OVER THE FOLLOWING WEEK, MY FOOT HAD TO RELEARN THE POSITION OF THE PEDAL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. *TR

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93.0%
ODI 11090453 · 16,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABS INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. LANCE BUICK GMC IN MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,900.

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82.7%
ODI 10692212 · 10,247 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT THE BOTTOM OF A FREEWAY OFFRAMP THE KEYS ON THE KEYRING ATTACHED TO THE KEY IN THE IGNITION GOT STUCK IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS BRIEFLY PREVENTED ME FROM EXITING THE TURN, AND THEN WHEN THE KEYS BROKE FREE THE CAR HAD TURNED ITSELF OFF!! I HAD NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BREAKS AND NO HEADLIGHTS. I WAS ON A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE NEXT BLOCK WHERE I TURNED RIGHT OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP. I WAS THEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER PUTTING INTO NEUTRAL (OR PARK, DON'T REMEMBER)…

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53.3%
ODI 11196198 · 36,000 mi

I HAD A TEMPORARY BRAKE FAILURE AT 25MPH WITH A HARD BRAKE. I HAD A CAR PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD TO HARD BRAKE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING UNTIL IT WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT FINALLY WORKED WITH A SUDDEN STOP/JOLT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT MADE A LOW SORT OF ALMOST VIBRATION SOUND. I DID NOT FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL THOUGH. THE BRAKES WORKED WELL BEFORE THAT AND AFTER THAT. IF THE BRAKE WOULD HAVE NOT SUDDENLY GRABBED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR I WOULD HAVE HIT THE C…

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21.5%
ODI 11362597 · 50,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2017 GMC TERRAIN. YESTERDAY, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE. SOME PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID A CAR ACCIDENT. HIS VEHICLE CONTINUED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION IN WHICH HE DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY CAUSING ME TO HIT THE FRONT END OF HIS TRUCK. AS THE DRIVER STATES HE DID NOT SEE ME, I CAN CONFIRM I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, WHICH ACTED AS THEY COULDN'T STOP. IT FELT AS THE BRAKES WERE NONEXISTENT. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY TERRIFYING MOMENT, AS I WAS GOING 45MPH (PER THE SPEE…

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6830.6%
ODI 11057250 · 1,500 mi

THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED AND GAUGES FLUCTUATED FOLLOWED BY ACCELERATION, BRAKING AND STEERING MOVEMENT. THEN THE INFORMATION PANEL DISPLAYED STABILITRAK UNAVAILABLE, COLLISION WARNING UNAVAILABLE, LANE CHANGE ALERT UNAVAILABLE AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE. THE CAR THEN STARTED SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE 2ND TIME SAME SITUATION WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH.

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6434.6%
ODI 11418103

Driving down load. Brake pedal got stiff as a rock. Brakes started to lock up. Almost caused a collision, as the car would not stop

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6533.0%
ODI 11341949

EVERY WEEK IT'S SOMETHING DIFFERENT. IN MOTION... NO CRUZE CONTROL. NO AUDIO. DON'T DRIVE OVER 50MPH BRAKE PROBLEM. PARKING BRAKE ENGAGES RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT USER ENGAGEMENT. NO AWD. NO STABILITY TRACTION. THIS HAPPENS SO FREQUENTLY THE DASH INDICATORS HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO 'IDIOT LIGHTS'. AT WHAT POINT DO I BECOME CONCERNED? THINGS APPEAR TO RESOLVE WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, SOMETIMES....I COMPARE IT TO OTHER GLITCHY TECHNOLOGY. HOWEVER I POTENTIALLY COULD BE AT AN 80MPH CRAZING SPEED WHEN I DECIDE TO IGNORE THE IDIOT LIGHTS..…

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822.2%
ODI 11431951

i WAS GOING TO MY SONS HOME WHICH IS LOCATED ON A STEEP DOWHILL STREET WITH SEVERAL TURNS, ONE OF THER ALMOST 90 DEGREES.aS i STARTED TO DESEND THE HILL AND GAIN SPEED, I DEPRESSED THE FOOT BRAKE. iT DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL. AS I CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AND COMING UP ON THE SHARP CURVE, I CONTINUED TO PUMP AND APPLY BRAKE . tHE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. i CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AND GO AROUND 2 OTHER TURNS. AT THE END OF THE STREET i HAD A CHOICE TO CONTINE STRAIGHT AHEAD AND HIT A HOUSE, TURN RIGHT AND CONTINUE DOWN ANOTHER STEEP…

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11.7%
ODI 11733140

Hard as rock brakes Long response time Mechanic friend says it’s break booster.

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00.0%

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24.1%
ODI 11653803

Vehicle was running but transmission was in PARK. Suddenly on screen in front of driver this message appeared: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 43MPH TOP SPEED WARNING SERVICE ESC. Vehicle was not moving. Engine was running but vehicle was in PARK. I had to drive it home. Very difficult to stop. Brake pedal vibrated violently. Very long stopping distance even at 20MPH. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership from which I had purchased it. I bought this vehicle on 25 Nov 2024. Right now its mileage is 3757. Obviously my safety and that of oth…

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215.4%
ODI 11728525

My SUV pulls hard to the right when braking at speeds above 50 mph and much more on the interstates at 65 mph and above. I first experienced this after three weeks of ownership on a drive up I-95 on a trip to NC. It has happened numerous times while traveling on the interstates and has almost caused loss of control when having to brake hard when cut off by another driver or traffic suddenly coming to a stop. The vehicle has been to the service department numerous times....at first they suspected a braking issue and have had both calipers repl…

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412.1%
ODI 11678896

Master cylinder , less then 1000 miles was pulling out of a parking lot and the brakes went out

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Fuel/Propulsion System
287.7%
ODI 10482094 · 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A PIECE OF A TIRE IN THE ROAD. THE TIRE STRUCK THE FUEL LINE AND CAUSED THE FUEL LINE TO BECOME DETACHED. AS A RESULT, GASOLINE FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OVER THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO PROTECT THE FUEL LINE FROM SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH ROAD DEBRIS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE W…

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215.8%
ODI 10566595 · 5,000 mi

ROAD DIRT, SNOW, MUD ACCUMULATES AT INSIDE BOTTOMS OF DOORS ALL THE WAY UP TO BOTTOM OF SPEAKER AREAS. I CAN SEE WHERE IT IS PULLING DOWN THE BOTTOM PANELS. CALLED DEALER AND ASKED FOR GM INFO ON THIS AND NOTHING BACK FROM DEALER. ALSO 2 WEEKS AGO ENGINE LITE CAME ON, TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF GASOLINE SENSOR? AT 10,000 MILES? ASKED IF I USED CORN GAS? NO, I USE PLUS OR PREMIUM. DOES THIS HAPPEN EVERY 10,000 MILES? ALSO I AM CONCERNED I WILL HAVE RUST ON MY DOORS VERY SOON. *TR

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155.1%
ODI 10722457

FROM THE FIRST DAY I GOT MY GMC ALL I GET IS 10 MPG AND IT FEELS LIKE THE DEALER IS GIVING ME THE RUN A ROUMD.(GETTING NO HELP).

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155.1%
ODI 10703927 · 1,000 mi

WHILE SWITCHING LANES IN TRAFFIC ( AROUND 15 MPH), THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF (INCLUDING RADIO GAUGES AND ENGINE). PUT ON HAZARDS, SWITCHED FROM DRIVE TO PARK, AND RESTARTED THE CAR. *TR

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32.0%
ODI 11522405

Multiple brake lines have corroded out of the gas tank. This caused gas to slowly leak from the vehicle . Not available for inspection - currently being fixed. Dealer confirmed multiple lines corroding. It has been inspected by a certified dealer, Golling in Chelsea, Michigan. There was no warning. Initially smelled gas, but could not pinpoint where it was coming from. Eventually the leak became so large that gas usage was excessive and smell was very strong.

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43.0%
ODI 11574754

Rear main oil seal is faulty. It caused the vehicle to leak oil to the point where it was dry. This is a known issue with these vehicles and could have caused catastrophic damage to the engine. Additionally, this can cause the vehicle to stop running and/or catch fire.

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125.4%
ODI 11062141 · 248 mi

THIS CAR, A 2018 GMC TERRAIN IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START / STOP, A STANDARD FEATURE THAT TURNS OFF THE ENGINE WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED, SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE BRIEFLY STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND A SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A TRAFFIC LANE WITH THE ENGINE OFF, I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN UNSAFE LAG BEFORE THE ENGINE RESTARTS. GM HAS STATED, THE ENGINE CAN BE TURNED BACK ON BY REMOVING YOUR FOOT BRIEFLY FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. SERIOUSLY ??? WHILE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, I WILL NOT FOLLOW THIS …

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42.2%
ODI 11684171

While driving the vehicle the car went into limp mode and the back brakes stopped working. The car had to be drifted into a parking lot. The vacuum pump malfunctioned and has damaged the engine. If it was me in the driver seat instead of my partner, the incident would’ve 100% been an accident. The car was really unable to be controlled and we just happened to have that space that was empty to turn into. The car gave code when this happened. When getting a tow the car also wouldn’t take itself out of park or start to go into neutral to move the…

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2512.7%
ODI 11375306 · 5,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS ON 1/8 OF A TANK,I TRIED TO FILL, IT WOULD ONLY TAKE ON 5 GALLONS OF FUEL, GAS GAUGE READ FULL. REPORTED TO DEALER, THERE IS A 'BULLETIN' ON THE VEHICLE, FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. AFTER SUCCESSFULLY FILLING TANK 3 TIMES, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE, BROUGHT VEHICLE HOME, DEALER WAS ABLE TO FILL TANK WITH APPROX 13 GALLONS, I RAN IT TO 1/8 OF A TANK TRIED TO FILL AND IT CONTINUES TO ONLY FILL WITH 2-6 GALLONS, AND RECORD ON THE GAUGE A FULL TANK. VERY DIFFICULT TO TELL HOW MUCH FUEL IS ON BOA…

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25.6%
ODI 11635970

I purchased the car August 2024, I have had it for 4 months and while driving down the road a large fuel tank pops up stating low fuel and the car comes to an abrupt stop.The 3x the gas tank was never low. Parking brake comes on and car doesn't not move. All lights on dash come one. It has done it 4 times and thankful each time I was in a 30 mph zone. If I was going 55 I am sure the result would have been bad. The car last did it on December 29, 2024 and has been in the dealership for 3 weeks now and they cannot fix it. I told them 3 days into …

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2745.0%
ODI 11619217

Fuel pump power control module failure. Part number 13554821. On [XXX], my trip home from South Carolina to Alabama was interrupted when I stopped to get something to eat. The car would not start and I had to call AAA to tow me to Superior GMC dealership in Anniston, Al. They knew what was wrong as soon as I told them it would not start. They already replaced three fuel pump control modules that day on the same model as mine. The service department said it was a persistent problem in GMC automobile's. I am [XXX] who had confidence enough …

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1538.5%
ODI 11648545

At stop light turning right, the car stalled, cut on and cut back off, cut on and back off with about 30 cars behind me. Sputtering. On the dash board it said “Engine power reduced”. I had to be pushed out a main highway by police, and thankfully my [XXX] daughter wasn’t in the back seat. I have had this car 12 days with 48256 miles on it. I’m extremely concerned with the safety of this car. And when towed was leaking gas like fluid. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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1020.4%
ODI 11612288

Bought new car August 16th 2024. Few days later, I was turning left at a light and the car lost power as I was turning and error messages came up on the dash screen saying service transmission. I also observed that the cars gear indicator went to Park by itself even though the car was still moving. Pushed the engine start button and car came back on and I switched the gear to Drive. Took car in on the 19th to get looked at. Week later, driving down the city street going 40-45 MPH, car lost power again and car gear indicator switched to Park a…

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Air Bags
256.9%
ODI 10448734

2012 GMC TERRAIN. CONSUMER STATES THE PASSENGER SEATS AIR BAG SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION MAKE THE VEHICLE UNCOMFORTABLE AND INITIALLY UNSAFE FOR HIS WIFE *TGW A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE USED A SEAT CUSHION TO CONFORM TO THE SEAT AND THE THEY SOON DISCOVERED THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT ENGAGE. *JB

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195.2%
ODI 10550152 · 36,000 mi

DEAR SAFETY OFFICER, THIS IS TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT I WISH TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST GMC. MY LIFE WAS AT RISK IN AN ACCIDENT. AS IT IS ACCIDENTS ARE UN-WELCOMED, TO ADD TO IT THE SAFETY FEATURE (AIRBAGS) FROM MY GMC VEHICLE CHASIS NO [XXX],ORIGIN CANADA,REGISTER IN UAE DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. A DEPLOY SIGN APPEARED ON THE DISPLAY, BUT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS FUNCTIONED AS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW LESS THAN A YEAR AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY. THE DAMAGE WAS SO MUCH TO THE VEHICLE THAT MY IN…

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113.7%
ODI 10588904

I HAD THIS CAR AS A RENTAL. MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND USES A CUSHION TO SIT ON, BECAUSE OF BACK PROBLEMS. WE NOTICED THAT AIR BAG "ON" LIGHT WAS NOT LIT. WHEN SHE TOOK AWAY THE SEAT CUSHION THE AIRBAG "ON" WAS LIT.I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A PROBLEM, BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING MSG ANYWHERE ABOUT USING A SEAT CUSHION. THERE WAS NO OVERRIDE SWITCH TO FORCE THE AIRBAG "ON" LIGHT EITHER AND ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. *TR

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165.4%
ODI 10767506 · 10,000 mi

IN THE EARLY MORNING OF 9-5-15 MY DAUGHTER BEGAN DRIVING HOME FROM PITTSBURGH TO DE. SHE SWERVED TO AVOID AN ANIMAL ON THE PA TURNPIKE, HIT THE JERSEY WALL ON THE RIGHT, ROLLED OVER COMPLETELY TWICE TO THE LEFT, LANDING UPRIGHT IN THE MEDIAN. LUCKILY THE SEAT BELT SAVED HER AND SHE HAD ONLY MINOR INJURIES. HOWEVER THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IN FACT ONSTAR CALLED 911 BECAUSE THEIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT SHOWED THAT THE AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED, BUT THEY DID NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR…

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95.9%
ODI 10916114 · 2,000 mi

WE OWN A 2016 GMC TERRAIN. MY WIFE REAR ENDED A FORD EXPEDITIONS. THIS LOW SPEED IMPACT CAUSED ALMOST 17000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE AND THE SEAT BELT OR AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS NORMAL OR IS GM COVERING UP FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

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118.2%
ODI 11076288 · 2,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND MOUTH, AND SUSTAINED A MILD CONCUSSION. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,850.

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135.9%
ODI 11066136 · 2,290 mi

I PULLED INTO OUR CARPORT. IT FELT LIKE THE CAR JUST "SPED UP AND WENT FASTER AND FASTER." IT HIT THE FRONT OF THE CAR STRAIGHT ON. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED NOR DID THE FRONT END COLLISION STOP HAPPEN.

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21.1%
ODI 11231253 · 19,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE STREET. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT.

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31.5%
ODI 11384441 · 8,500 mi

MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT/DASHBOARD MESSAGE HAS COME ON 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS, ALONG WITH 4 OTHER TIMES IN THE 2 MONTHS PRIOR, BUT THE GMC DEALERSHIP WILL NOT INVESTIGATE SINCE IT DOES NOT STAY ON. AT THE MOST RECENT EVENT THIS WEEKEND, I PRESSED ONSTAR, AND THEY RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND EMAILED ME THE "B0085" DETECTED ERROR CODE, BUT MY DEALERSHIP WILL STILL NOT INVESTIGATE, SINCE THE LIGHT WENT OUT. THE LIGHT HAS COME ON AT STARTUP AND WHILE DRIVING. WARNINGS HAVE COME ON 8/27/20, 10/5, 10/8, 10/12, 111/28, 12/2, 12/8(X2), 12/11, 12/14, AN…

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12.8%
ODI 11568581

I was in a in a 70 miles an hour highway accident and was hit in front driver side door, went up embankment and hit a tree then rolled backwards onto the highway. No airbags deployed.

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11.7%
ODI 11681255

I was driving down a paved road and my side airbags deployed. The gm investigation showed my car left the road way, however I am uncertain of that. There was no crash or impact or damage to the vehicle from this incident other than the airbags deploying. There is a scrape on the passenger side due to an incident in April. That is not related to this incident.

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25.1%
ODI 11571522

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24.1%
ODI 11663931 · 10,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Vehicle Soon" message was displayed, and the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

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17.7%
ODI 11746462

I was driving north on [XXX] when I felt a slight pull to the right. I figured it was my lane assist even though I was in my lane. Seconds later it felt like if someone was in my passenger seat and just yanked my steering wheel to the right hitting the guardrail. My whole tire and the assembly was off but everything was still intact to the tire. The tie rods, axle, ball joints, the whole assembly. During investigation I was told by the mechanic that the stabilizer bar was a clean break. There was damage to the front end and all down the side. I…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine60,000–109,555 mi85,000 mi637
ODI 10496687 · 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 30 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ELEVEN TIMES IN RELATION TO THE PROBLEM. THE FUEL INJECTOR AND TIMING CHAIN WERE BOTH REPLACED TWICE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE CONSUMED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE ENGINE BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF…

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ODI 10502135 · 52,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR OCCURRED. GMC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 TERRAINS, BUT NOT 2010. SAME ISSUE IS AFFECTING THAT MODEL YEAR AS WELL. (VOLUNTARY RECALL 11195 & 11195A). *TR

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ODI 10550136 · 23,970 mi

ON 10/17/2013 MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT OUR LOCAL WALGREEN'S PHARMACY. AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE PHARMACY THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY ALTHOUGH SHE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE CAR CRAWLED UP THE CONCRETE CURB STOP SLOWLY AND HIT THE STEEL PIPE BOLLARD PLACED IN FRONT OF THE CURB STOP TO PROTECT THE WALKWAY FRONT OF THE STORE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED TO MY WIFE, NO ONE WAS ON THE WALKWAY AT THE TIME. ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO THE BOLLARD…

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Power Train18,350–95,930 mi64,000 mi235
ODI 10347137 · 15,000 mi

ON THURSDAY JULY 22 WHEN I WENT TO GO START MY CAR MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD, IT WOULD ONLY ROLL FORWARD. THE CAR DASH STATED IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE "STABILITRACK" AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS ALSO ON. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. ON THURSDAY JULY 30, I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 70MPH ABOUT TO TURN OFF ONTO A RAMP WHERE MY CAR STOPS DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO ROLL INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. AGAIN, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND "STABILITRACK" CAME UP ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR HAS BEEN T…

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ODI 10492080 · 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN HOUSTON AN ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE LURCHED AND REDUCED IN SPEED FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH TO 10MPH CAUSING CARS BEHIND ME TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION AND ALMOST CAUSING A MULTIPLE CAR MAJOR ACCIDENT. I FRANTICALLY KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE FEEDER ROAD. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ISSUE AND AM SURPRISED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ISSUED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS ISSUE AND I AM SUR…

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ODI 10502135 · 52,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR OCCURRED. GMC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 TERRAINS, BUT NOT 2010. SAME ISSUE IS AFFECTING THAT MODEL YEAR AS WELL. (VOLUNTARY RECALL 11195 & 11195A). *TR

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Visibility/Wiper59,466–100,000 mi77,465 mi287
ODI 10575798 · 95,000 mi

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIPER MOTOR SO THAT THE WIPERS STOPPED MOVING BACK AND FORTH. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE LOSS OF VISIBILITY DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN. THE DISCONNECTED WIPER ARMS COULD BE MOVED BACK AND FORTH OVER THE WINDSHIELD BY HAND (STAYING IN TANDEM WITH EACH OTHER) AND THAT IS HOW I KNOW THEY DISCONNECTED FROM THE MOTOR. THE DESIGN OF THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE MORE FAILSAFE, AND A FAILURE IN THE SYSTEM PRESENTS AN IMMINENT DANGER DUE TO THE LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING…

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ODI 10615054 · 19,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM IS IN WINTER MOSTLY, AS I WAS DRIVING MY WINDSHIELD BECAME FROSTED, I QUICKLY TURNED ON THE HEAT TO DEFROST IT,BUT MY HEATHER WOULDN'T TURN ON. I PULLED TO THE SIDE TO CHECK WHAT HAPPENED, MY HEATER WOULDN'T TURN ON, IT WAS TURNED ON BUT ONLY COLD AIR WAS COMING OUT OF IT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, STILL COLD AIR WAS COMING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF MY CAR FEW TIMES THE HEAT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO DEFROST MY WINDSHIELD AND CONTINUE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES AFTER THAT TIME, BUT I ALREADY KNEW TO TURN OFF AND ON MY C…

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ODI 10616410 · 40,000 mi

ON TOP OF VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, HEAT WORKS ONLY WHEN IT FEELS LIKE TO , HEATING OF RADIO CONTROL PANEL, LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING, SOMETIMES TOTALLY INVISIBLE,(CANT READ CONTROLS) RECALL THAT WAS ON SOME 2010 TERRAINS IS CLEARLY A RECALL FOR MY CAR, BUT GMC CLAIMS THAT MY CAR HAS NO RECALL. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 65 MPH IT SUDDENLY RAINED, I TURNED WIPERS ON THEY GOT STUCK IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD MAKING IT TOTALLY INVISIBLE OF MATTER OF SECONDS. IF I WAS NOT IN CAR ACCIDENT THEN I'M HOPING I NEVER WILL BE. HAD TO QUICKLY OPEN PASSENGER SIDE…

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Electrical System22,000–88,768 mi50,150 mi156
ODI 10328648 · 2,000 mi

ENGINE CUTTING OUT AND DYING WHILE DRIVING, HORN HONKING AT TIMES, VEHICLE STARTS ITSELF SOMETIMES, BLOWING FUSES. VEHICLE TRIED TO DIE ON MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS NOT FOUND A SOLUTION YET. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BCM WITH NO GOOD RESULTS. *TR

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ODI 10393917 · 10,000 mi

WITH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND ONE MAP LIGHT ON, WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL, ALL LIGHTS WILL DIM WHEN SIGNAL LIGHT COMES ON. THERE SHOULD NOT BE THAT MUCH STRAIN ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

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ODI 10403698 · 22,000 mi

MY 2010 GMC TERRAIN AWD WE HAD SINCE JULY OF 2010 WORK WONDERFUL AT FIRST. NOW, MAY 25, 2011 OUR TERRAIN HAS SEVERAL LIGHTS COMING ON. ABS, STABILITY SERVICES, AWD IS TURN OFF,AND TRACTION CONTROL IS NOT WORKING LIGHTS. ONSTAR CAN NOT SEE THESE PROBLEMS IN ITS SYSTEM. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR IT IN JUNE 1, 2011 AT OUR LOCAL DEALER. BUT I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE. *TR

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Unknown Or Other14,961–85,500 mi60,000 mi120
ODI 10428494 · 5,157 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS: 1) FRONT RIGHT TIRE WELL HOLE/LEAK FOUND WHILE INVESTIGATING A COMPLAINT OF MOLD ODOR INSIDE CAR. 2) INITIALLY, THE USB AND A/C WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THEN THE CAR RADIO STOPPED WORKING; AND NOW THE CAR WILL NOT START (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE RELATED TO THE ABOVE LEAK?) I TRIED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, I BELIEVE SOMETHING MAY BE DRAINING THE BATTERY AS IT KEEPS DYING.

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ODI 10510549 · 200 mi

DASH SHADE TOO SHORT. THE SUN SHINES STRAIGHT DOWN OVER THE DRIVER AND REFLECTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CAUSES A SEVERE GLARE. THIS COULD BE CORRECTED WITH A 3 INCH LONGER HOOD OVER THE DRIVER INSTRUMENT PANEL OR 6-9 TINTED STRIP IN THE UPPER WINDSHIELD. I CANNOT READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH I THINK IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

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ODI 10759011 · 48,000 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTING FADING ON AND OFF AT RADIO PORTION, INCLUDING TIME, TEMP, AND STATION. AT SAME TIME, NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE.

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Service Brakes18,739–78,882 mi48,000 mi56
ODI 10484829 · 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE PARKED, THE TIRE PRESSURE, ABS, ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

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ODI 10747073 · 128,923 mi

WHILE DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL, AWD, AND ABS SYSTEM SHUTS OFF PROMPTING TO SERVICE STABILITRAK. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER NOTHING IS FOUND. BUT IM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT KEY SAFETY FEATURES. MY STOPPING TIME IS DRASTICALLY INCREASED MAKING IT HARDER TO FEEL SAFE KNOWING I HAVE TO DRIVE IN VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH OUT ABS. EVEN NORMAL CITY DRIVING HAS BEEN NERVE WRECKING. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 8 DAYS AGO AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

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ODI 10909992 · 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO SUV FOR SUM TIME BREAKS LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY I HAVE TOW TO SHOP BY THEN ITS UNLOCK STABLE TRAK AND ABS DONT COME ON NO MORE THE CAR SLOWS DOWN TO 10 MPH OR LESS DANGER ON FREEWAY

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Fuel/Propulsion System37,000–102,000 mi65,000 mi81
ODI 10558689 · 40,888 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND BY IT SELF DROPPED TO 20 MPH. DROVE TO APT AND SHUT CAR OFF. WHEN STARTED BACK UP IT SEEMED OK. TOOK TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND STABILIZERS. WHICH THOSE LIGHTS CAME ON AS IT HAPPENED. ENGINE POWER CONTROL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. DEALER SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS AND WOULD COST AROUND $600. WOW. SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF THE SAME ISSUES ON HERE. I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD PUT A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

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ODI 10693137 · 74,941 mi

2010 GMC TERRAIN STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND SHAKING A STOP, LIKE A ROUGH IDLE, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY, HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP, BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN AND TENSIONER REPLACED INTAKE AND EXHAUST. CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATORS AND BOLTS REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE, FUEL PUMP REPLACED V/C GASKET TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND LEFT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE. THAT WAS REPLACED 09/07/13 IN WARRANTY. NOW IT IS 3/09/15 AND THE SAME PROBLEMS HAVE COME UP AGAIN AND MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AT THE DEALERSHIP , THAT MEANS …

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ODI 10760636 · 77,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE ARE NOT IN "WARRANTY" WHATEVER THAT CRAP MEANS. SO WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1400.00 BILL ON A TIMING CHAIN FOR A CAR THAT HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE A 2003 WITH 200000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD TO REPAIR ALL THIS ENGINE STUFF. I THINK GM IS THE WORST CAR MAKER IN THE WORLD. I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.

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Air Bags26,800–86,000 mi53,000 mi113
ODI 10386060 · 8,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE WIRE LEADING TO THE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO ORDER A SPECIAL LUBRICANT FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,900. UPDAT…

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ODI 10407040 · 134 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A HOLE IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE DEALER MADE EIGHT ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS WORKED ON SEVEN TIMES. UPDATED 10/11/11

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ODI 10469266 · 20,450 mi

I STARTED RECEIVING A WARNING TO SERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG WHENEVER MY OLDEST SON SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT. IT DID NOT OCCUR WHENEVER ANYONE ELSE SAT IN THE SEAT SO I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY ACT UPON WARNING LIGHT/BUZZER. RECENTLY I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, SO WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND A BAD ELECTRICAL SENSOR CONNECTOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT WAS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN MY SON'S WEIGHT WAS IN THE SEAT. A HEAVIER PERSON CLOSED THE CONNECTOR CIRCUIT, A LIGHTER PERSON WAS NOT REGISTERING IN THE SEAT. IF AN ACCIDE…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

26V114000 · 2026-02-2636 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
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2024-1113None
ODI 11627256

Reduce spreed unknown if related to fuel pressure regulator since repaired twice told could be to service bulletin. Warning lights keeps appearing while driving at a speed of 40 to 50 mph.

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ODI 11624354

vehicle started running rough when driven, mechanic found fuel pump putting fuel into oil. could have caught fire! pump replaced and trashed. check engine light was only warning other then rought running engine.

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ODI 11624467

Vehicle involved in a significant head on crash. Child was restrained in the right rear in Cosco Easy Elite All in One forward facing car seat. The buckle positioned between the legs failed by ripping through the plastic base of the car seat. The plastic base was damaged and the buckle was no longer attached to the car seat. Child sustained fatal injuries from this crash.

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2024-1229None
ODI 11630541

I think the manifold on GMC Terrain need to be on a recall because mine already cracked.

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ODI 11633244

Issues with the passenger side seatbelt not pulling to lock. It's jammed off and on. Doesn't work.

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ODI 11628963

Vehicle emissions issue, catalytic converter and engine light. Vehicle is burning oil

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2025-0126None
ODI 11639980 · 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, upon putting shifting into reverse, the rearview camera screen turned off. The contact stated that the display screen went blank, and due to the failure, the vehicle bumped another vehicle that was also reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that it was a minor impact and that there was no cosmetic damage to either vehicle. The Police was not called. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was take…

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ODI 11639124

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that when slowing down to come to a stop, the vehicle was jumping and hesitating, causing the contact to shift into neutral(N) to stop the vehicle and prevent the vehicle from shaking. There was a fuel odor that smelled like rotten eggs. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated at first but became a constant failure. The vehicle was previously included in the emissions recall N192268180; NHTSA Campaign Number: 10183214 (Engine and Engine Cooling); with DTC: P0420 and t…

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ODI 11635285 · 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the oil reservoir was constantly needing to be refilled. The contact stated that he had to have the oil changed and added every 4 weeks. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed due to engine oil deposits and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, he saw the check engine warning …

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2025-0219None
ODI 11640255

Car burns oil bad . Got an oil change and it only took 12 days to go dry with no oil

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ODI 11643011

Oil consumption rate was too high, roughly 2qts every 1500miles. Caused timing chain to break. Second time with the oil consumption. First fix under 100k mile warranty checked off as recall. It was done before a recall came out. Paying for timing chain to get fixed but recommended a new engine. Prefer GMC to replace engine since it's an ongoing issue. 307373 miles strong and now this.

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ODI 11640451

My motor blew out of nowhere. I took it to a shop and there was no explanation as to why. I barely drive my car and keep up with oil changes. Please help asap!

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2025-0317None
ODI 11649255

I have excessive oil consumption. I noticed the issue after getting my 3000-mile oil change. The technician said I only had 1 quart of oil, which I thought was extremely low. Every 2000 miles, my oil dipstick reports abnormally low oil levels. I am concerned that when I go on an extended road trip, I will have engine issues that will leave me and my family stranded on the side of the road. The GM technician started tracking my oil consumption. He said he was doing that to prove to GM that they owe me a new engine. I didn't understand what he me…

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ODI 11651372

Vehicle is consuming excessive amount of oil in short drive time up to 3qt in less than 1000 miles. With no oil leaks. Vehicle only has 139840 miles. Has regular oil changes and services done.

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ODI 11646997

Today is [XXX]. 3 days ago my infotainment system my plug-in lighter charger all of them that's in the vehicle and my rear windshield wiper and my blinkers all went out at the same time. I had a licensed mechanic that has the fuse Checker tool, checked every fuse that he can see under the hood and on the inside of the vehicle and all the fuses lit up. I then went to O'Reilly's Auto Parts here in Highland Park Michigan bought the Savannah long life two pack bulbs for the rear blinkers and they still did not work they would not come on the brake …

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2025-0420None
ODI 11653601

It has nothing to do with the headlights. I was told by a couple different technicians that there's an issue with there being a slow oil leak with the GMC Terrains causing the motor/engine to lock up. I get my oil changed religiously! I even have files/reports showing so. It was NOT time for an oil change and my motor locked up. I still have 3 years to pay on my vehicle and it's my primary ride. So after having it towed 4 times...I have to get it towed 1 more time back to the shop to get a used motor/engine installed for $6700 (that's wha…

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ODI 11654723 · 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with cruise control activated, the RPM suddenly increased to redline, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve, which then caused a failure with the front crank seal, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was infor…

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ODI 11652767 · 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, especially during colder mornings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the solenoids had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence and determined that the timin…

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2025-0528None
ODI 11662388 · 148,116 mi

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,116.

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ODI 11663347 · 172,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center, which determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not …

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ODI 11658263 · 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was adding approximately 3-4 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. The contact was informed by a mechanic that the failure might be related to a defective oil sending unit or piston oil ring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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2025-0621None
ODI 11669797 · 114,114 mi

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 ti…

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ODI 11668272

Liftgate strut malfunctioned. Yes vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I activated the trunk with the key fob, while retrieving items out of my trunk, the trunk began closing on me without any warning. The liftgate sensor failed to recognize an object (ME), was in the trunk and nearly caused a severe crush injury which could have been fatal. Yes the problem was reproduce by an independent service center as well as a dealership. No the part was not inspected. There were no known warning lights or messages. Apparently as per consume…

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ODI 11665624

The front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while I was driving on the freeway in moderate rainfall on [XXX]. I wasn't able to see through the windshield. I will call GMC in Roseville MN on Monday, June 9, 2025 to request a service date. I waited until the rain was lighter, so I could drive from Willow River Rest Area to Moose Lake, 19 miles. It was inspected at the repair shop, Federated Co-Ops Moose Lake 017, 100 Arrowhead Ln, Moose Lake, MN 55767. [phone removed]. He didn't have the part to make the repair on June 6, 2025. His …

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2025-0722None
ODI 11676206 · 110,714 mi

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 w…

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ODI 11670432

Tensioner issues keeps breaking the timing chain. . Replaced twice at own cost. Fuel pump/ loss of power while driving. Back up camera doesn't work sometimes. Screen goes black. If key is left in the ignition it starts itself. If you try to use a car charger for a phone the AC shuts off and a "systems error" message pops up. This happens alot. It's an ongoing issue since I bought the car in Feburary this year.

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ODI 11671932 · 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine failed due to excessive oil consumption. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…

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2025-0836None
ODI 11682188 · 200,000 mi

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.

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ODI 11678887 · 88,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to the engine consuming oil. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine could be repaired and suggested that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was c…

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ODI 11682242

ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems to be able to get a new part and no help from GM. If there is this many problems that there is no part left available it should be a national recall.

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2025-0925None
ODI 11688571

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 expen…

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ODI 11687398

GMC Consumer Relations Subject: Structural Undercarriage Safety Defect – 2012 GMC Terrain SLE Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2012 GMC Terrain SLE VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Purchase: 148,305 Date of Purchase: [XXX] Location: Rochester, New York I am filing a complaint regarding a severe undercarriage safety defect in my 2012 GMC Terrain SLE. The rear undercarriage of this vehicle shows heavy structural corrosion on suspension brackets and mounts. The condition produces clanging noises during normal driving, and an independent licensed mech…

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ODI 11687954

My 2013 GMC Terrain suddenly began to jerk as I was heading to run an errand in town. I pulled my truck back in the drive way at [XXX] where it is parked now. I had a mechanic to come and tell me the engine will need to be replaced and an estimate of the cost to repair it. I could have been rear ended by another vehicle since this suddenly occurred with no prior warning which could result in my death. I have contacted GMC due to a recall on the engine. GMC is declining to honor my request repair my vehicle based on the estimate I provid…

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2025-1025None
ODI 11691643 · 100,000 mi

The contact's uncle owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 34-35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact drove to the residence under 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the variable valve timing chain was bent, and the dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Th…

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ODI 11693545

Liftgate automatically closing and failure to remain open causing a safety hazard for anyone standing at the liftgate.

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ODI 11694674 · 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop or shifting into reverse, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park(P) to regain motive power. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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2025-1116None
ODI 11699710

1. The engine suddenly lost power while driving during evening rush hour and the vehicle would no longer accelerate. 2. Because the vehicle could not maintain speed, I was unable to keep up with traffic, creating a serious safety hazard that could have resulted in a major accident. 3. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent service center for diagnosis. 4. During the incident, the “Engine Power Reduced” warning indicator illuminated just before the loss of power occurred. 5. As the vehicle slowed and came to a complete stop at …

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ODI 11698477

The power steering assembly failed and caught on fire. This then caused the engine to malfunction and no longer work. This happened while driving on the interstate at a speed of approximately 80mph. No prior check engine lights were visible

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ODI 11698239 · 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting gear erratically. The contact stated that the doors were locking and unlocking independently, and the instrument cluster was blank. There was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a traffic light, the Auto START/STOP feature delayed to respond. OnStar was alerted, but the contact declined to perform the service. The contact was in contact with the independent mechanic who sold the vehicle, but no…

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2025-1222None
ODI 11705073 · 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no compression in cylinder #3. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The v…

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ODI 11706578 · 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the center console display intermittently malfunctioned and became inoperable. During the failure, the HVAC system was no longer blowing hot air, and the front windshield could not be defrosted, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, the radio had become inoperable, and the audible clicking from the turn signal was muted. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the con…

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ODI 11704787

Was driving my terrain and suddenly it started to shake and then check engine Light came on. Upon getting out I checked the dipstick and no oil was on dipstick. Start to put oil in and it's running out of the oil pan underneath the vehicle. Towed it home removed oil pan and engine parts laying shattered in bottom. Never got a low oil alert . Had codes misfire and knock sensor.

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2026-0125None
ODI 11709455

The exhaust and emissions system appears to have failed or is malfunctioning, including the catalytic converter and potentially the exhaust manifold or upstream exhaust components. The engine and fuel/propulsion system are also affected, as evidenced by sputtering and drivability issues. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. Exhaust and/or fuel fumes enter the passenger cabin, particularly when the heater or air conditioning is operating. This creates a risk of exposure to harmful exhaust gases, includi…

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ODI 11708494

First occurrence in September 2015. Rear lift gate acted abnormally, when I was parked,y son opened the lift gate using the normal door handle button, it raised, but as he was loading it lowered onto him. He is small, I had to get out and pull it off of him, it went up and down a couple times and then closed. You cannot stop it from closing down on you if you are trying to load or unload into that compartment. We have had to stop using altogether.

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ODI 11712292

The radio dead out randomly. Which means the back up camera is non working. I wasn’t able to see a stump and hit it. Doesn’t seem safe. Like what would has happened if it was a person instead and they like the stump was in my blind spot while backing up. I feel like this is a safety issue. I have looked it up online and found out this is a common issue with these vehicles.

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2026-022726V114000
ODI 11719522

Got everything under the hood done n still have the same problem with it shut off while driving

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ODI 11720511

The oil is depleting every month from the vehicle. Every 2-3 weeks I have to put oil in the vehicle because the oil is being absorbed. Is there a recall on this problem.

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ODI 11718808

My husband just did an at home oil change on the car not long before the incident. Unfortunately my car was barely under 3,000 miles since the oil change and we were going to change the oil again when my engine died mid drive on the way home. There was no oil in the car due to high oil consumption and no coolant either. High oil consumption was not reported and not disclosed to me before and a broken guide for my timing chain leading to total engine failure just after I started to exit the highway. Had my car died any sooner I would have crashe…

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2026-0334None
ODI 11722888

The engine blew. This was already the 2nd engine in the car. Oil consumption. Metal in the oil. No signs. Needs new engine

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ODI 11721580

2015 gmc terrain sle awd. Suv was taking in for oil change found excessive rust on frame under all four doors. On both sides rust and holes near the front of both rear wheels. I believe its called the "rocker" I'm unsure. I bought the car at a little over 71,000 miles in 2022-2023 now just getting to 94,000 in February 2026. If there was rust which there probably was the car should have not been sold if the rust was enough to cause problem later on. I may need to go purchase a new car while still owe some money in the car loan. Rust and hole in…

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ODI 11725197

Wiper blades transmission plastic parts keep popping or breaking this is the THIRD time this has happened at a cost of $350. Why would you use plastic parts for this knowing that it will break easily? Who can afford to keep replacing this? 12

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2026-0432None
ODI 11732619

I bought this car and the mileage said 120K, but the title says when it was tagged 157K. the car has been tampered with and the some of the lights for the car on the dash are missing, such as the check engine light. Also, it misses so bad that it will die at times

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ODI 11730342

Oil consumption, causing high pressure furl pump to clog. It also causes catalytic converter to clog. No warning of oil loss. Causing stalling out while driving. Caused the engine to seize. New engine replaced and still same problem s

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ODI 11731173 · 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the following day, the rattling sound from the engine compartment returned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, and it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was low on oil and was consuming 2 quarts of engine oil every 2-3 weeks. The contact stated that the oi…

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2026-0524None
ODI 11738415

Windshield wiper mechanism broke while driving in heavy heavy rain near [XXX] . Extremely dangerous situation and almost resulted in a crash but I was able to make my way off of the interstate safely. Huge inconvenience because we had to wait out the rain! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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ODI 11737294 · 260,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain Denali. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was unusually hard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the service brake vacuum pump failed while the vehicle was at the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed service brake vacuum pump and a failed engine. The contact was informed…

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ODI 11739681

Gas leaking from the hood. High pressure fuel pump

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2026-0627None
ODI 11743328

I am reporting an auto dealership and its finance company for contract fraud, electronic profile manipulation, and using illegal repossession threats to cover it up. During my vehicle purchase, the dealership used deceptive bait-and-switch tactics. They altered my final contract numbers without my consent, hid account ledgers, and changed how my down payment was applied. Crucially, they entered falsified financial metrics and manipulated personal tracking data within the electronic underwriting systems and lending networks to force a loan appr…

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ODI 11741914

No warning before headlights gave up

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ODI 11741552

My car has started stalling and dying when i slow down, take off or when idling. No power when accelerated, and the smell of exhaust comes into my car. I was making a turn from a red light and my car spit, sputtered, and died right in the middle of the busy intersection. I was almost hit from the rear and another car had to go into on coming traffic to avoid T boning me. I took it to 2 different places to get a diagnosis reading and both places said it was a catalyst problem, and I was told that there was a recall about that because of engine …

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2026-0721None
ODI 11751551 · 167,446 mi

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake, ABS, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an Electronic Brake Control Module failure. The dealer stated that the manufacturer no longer manufactured parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 167,446.

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ODI 11751978

I am submitting this complaint regarding the engine timing chain failure in my 2015 GMC Terrain because I believe it presents a serious safety hazard. Before the failure, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent symptoms, including engine jerking, shaking, rough operation, abnormal engine noises, and an intermittent check engine light. While driving on the highway, the engine timing chain failed, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. I was traveling at highway speed and had to safely maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. The unexpected…

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ODI 11752313

My cousin thought I had a trailing arm bushing was bad on the driver's side. The subframe holding the trailing arm rusted out completely. He was able to put his thumb through it with little pressure when trying to see if it can be fixed.

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2026-0836None
ODI 11758788

The paint on top of these kind of vehicles is peeling off tremendously, I've seen several vehicles like the same model& make in my neighborhood that have the same issues like mine with the paint coming off from the top of the vehicle. It's so badd to where it's corroding from the paint coming off!!!

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ODI 11755777

For an undetermined amount of time- many months for certain, I have been unable to get the key removed from the ignition when the car is shut off and placed in the locked position. I am forced to start and shut off the car for multiple times before I am finally able to remove the key. There is no rhyme no reason as to why the key finally decides to come out. This is obviously caused no accidents, however, it has become a constant source of frustration as it happens constantly. I have taken it to the dealership, and other than charging me for th…

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ODI 11756995

The timing chain snapped and caused the engine to seize on our 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L SLC-1 SUV/Truck. Since this has occurred multiple times on the 2.4L engines in this model from 2012 - 2016, we believe that there should be a recall as this issue could cause a major accident if the timing chain snaps or breaks while traveling. It had 101000 miles on it when we bought it used from Klein Automotive, on April 12, 2024. We have only had it for 2 years and 4 months and kept it in good repair. We took it in for its oil change, brought it home, went…

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ODI 11767582

I bought this 2017 used on XXX I have had to put 1 quart of oil in the car every 500 miles. Because it burns oil like crazy. And now at this point, the transmission has just quit. I believe they call it the drive train. I am taking it to D and D auto repair in [XXX] on Thursday of this week. GMC knows about the drive train problem as it is common well known problem INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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ODI 11764014 · 116,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was firm and the "Service Brake Assist" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to depress the brake pedal while stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the destination and parked. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a vacuum pump recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was scheduled for repair with an independen…

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ODI 11766614

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage at the residence, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle from the fuel line. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. There was a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V358000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure but stated that the repair was not covered beca…

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No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 224 reports

2022: 8 complaints · 2023: 24 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022008
202321124
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20226000
20233900

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEnginePower TrainVisibility/WiperElectrical SystemUnknown Or OtherService BrakesFuel/Propulsion SystemAir Bags
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ODI 10502135 · 52,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR OCCURRED. GMC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 TERRAINS, BUT NOT 2010. SAME ISSUE IS AFFECTING THAT MODEL YEAR AS WELL. (VOLUNTARY RECALL 11195 & 11195A). *TR

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ODI 10577813 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DISPLAY READ POWER STEERING PROBLEM. AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A REDLIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. IT HAD NO POWER, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RUNNING AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HARD AND MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THE FIXED THE CAM ACTUATOR. CAR DROVE FINE FOR ANOTHER 2,000 MILES AND SAME ISSUED OCCURRED. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED...AGAIN. WILL FILE ANOTHER COMPLAINT WHEN I KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. *TR

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ODI 10629590 · 58,236 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT A STOP. I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENS AND SHE INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE HER VEHICLE BASICALLY SHUTS OFF AND LEAVES HER VERY VULNERABLE? WHAT IF THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING DRIVING? GMC IS NO HELP, I HAVE CALLED AND ALL THEY SAY IS THERE IS NO RECALL. I GET ON THEIR WEBSITE AND IT DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION, HAVING TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND ALSO THE TIMING CHAIN MAKING HORRIBLE NOISE. THE LATEST INCIDENT REALLY C…

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ODI 10908594 · 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE COOLANT SEAL FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.

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ODI 11312091

THE WIPER BLADES JUST STOPPED WORKING. NO WIPERS AT ALL. WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. AS FOR ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE THE CAR SUDDENLY SAYS SWITCHING TO LOW POWER MODE AND THE CAR STARTS GOING SLOWER- SCARY WHEN GOING 70 MPH AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT YOU DOING IT YOURSELF

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ODI 11115439

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. PISTONS, RINGS, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, MUFFLER, DOOR REGULATOR, WIPER MOTOR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN

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ODI 10568625 · 44,000 mi

I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH ABOUT TO GET ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN MY CAR BEGIN A LOUD NOISE, SHAKING, AND DROPPED SPEED TO ABOUT 20 MPH. THE DASHBOARD SAID SOMETHING ALSO ABOUT NO POWER, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. INSTEAD OF GETTING ON FREEWAY I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION. I CUT THE CAR OFF AND LEFT OFF FOR A MINUTE. I CUT IT BACK ON AND WAS RUNNING NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE BODY AND THEY WOULD REPLACE FOR ME. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NO ONE B…

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ODI 10716487 · 64,000 mi

SITTING IN CAR WITH KEY IN CUP HOLDER AND THE ENGINE TRIED TO CRANK UP ALL MY ITSELF. CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AFTER THE 3 RD TIME HAPPENING,DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN NOT FIND AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR. TODAY CAR HAS DONE THE SAME NHING THREE TIMES ALREADY.

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ODI 10908058

REQUESTING A RECALL ON THE 2010 GMC TERRAIN. MILEAGE THAT WAS ON THE STICKER WAS INCORRECT. FAR FROM THE TRUTH. MAJOR OIL CONSUMPTION, NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. TAPPING NOISE WAS REPORTED @ 3,000 WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. KNEW IT WAS NOT. HAD TO REPLACE CAMSHAFT, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, HEAD LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GOING, NEVER LASTING ANYTIME. WILL NOW HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND PROBABLY ENGINE. GMC STATED THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TERRAIN THEY STATED IF THERE WERE ANY PROBLEMS THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLS AND THAT THE NHTSA W…

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10947390 · 140,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" SO FAR AT 140,000 MILES ON MY 2010 TERRAIN I HAVE HAD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN, ALL 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND NOW A POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK. I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CAR BY NOW. NO RECALLS ON ANY OF THESE??? THERE SHOULD BE. THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE REPLACED THEN THE STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND BARELY MADE IT TO THE SHOP

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ODI 10789202 · 70,000 mi

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN AND LOSES ALL POWER/ACTIVITY AFTER STARTING IT UP, PUTTING GEAR INTO DRIVE, AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHEEL GETS STIFF AND CAR STOPS MOVING. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WITHIN A YEAR OF BUYING THE VEHICLE AND HAS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME MID OWNERSHIP. DURING THESE TIMES, THE CAR JUST WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 30 MINS TO AN HOUR. LATELY AND SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK NOW SINCE MID-OCTOBER, THE CAR WILL START BUT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND ANYWHERE I HAVE TO STOP. …

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ODI 11383675 · 159,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO. CAR SENSOR PREVENTED MY CAR FROM MOVING BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ON THE USED CAR I JUST PURCHASED. THE TIMING BELT IS ALSO LOOSE AND THE MOTOR CAN SEIZE UP AT ANY MOMENT. MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AS WELL BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND TRY TO MAKE IT TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I HAVE COPIES THEY WILL NOT DOWNLOAD HERE, BUT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

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ODI 11299331 · 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A KNOCKING AND CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ADDED TWO QUARTS OF OIL. FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE NOISE LOUDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, LOST MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN GOING DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED BUT …

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ODI 10549025 · 17,956 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 10 TO 12 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND STABILITY TRAC AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN FIND OR MAKE THE PROBLEM REAPPEAR. BUT HAVE SHOWN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO AND HAVE HAD 3 GENERAL MOTOR TECHS THAT THEY HIRED FROM HP AND BEEN TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE BEEN IN THE VEHICL…

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ODI 10693137 · 74,941 mi

2010 GMC TERRAIN STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND SHAKING A STOP, LIKE A ROUGH IDLE, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY, HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP, BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN AND TENSIONER REPLACED INTAKE AND EXHAUST. CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATORS AND BOLTS REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE, FUEL PUMP REPLACED V/C GASKET TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND LEFT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE. THAT WAS REPLACED 09/07/13 IN WARRANTY. NOW IT IS 3/09/15 AND THE SAME PROBLEMS HAVE COME UP AGAIN AND MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AT THE DEALERSHIP , THAT MEANS …

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ODI 10760636 · 77,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE ARE NOT IN "WARRANTY" WHATEVER THAT CRAP MEANS. SO WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1400.00 BILL ON A TIMING CHAIN FOR A CAR THAT HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE A 2003 WITH 200000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD TO REPAIR ALL THIS ENGINE STUFF. I THINK GM IS THE WORST CAR MAKER IN THE WORLD. I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10817508 · 78,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - BOUGHT VEHICLE USED,IN PAST 2 YEARS HAVE GONE TO START TRUCK AN IT STUTTERS WHEN TRYING TO TURN IGNITION OVER.ALL LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH AND UPON STARTING A 2ND TIME ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I WORK IN AUTO COLLISION INDUSTRY AND READ WITH MY SCAN TOOL. EVERY TIME ITS LISTED AS FAULTY START.DIDN'T THINK ANY MAJOR WRONG,TILL I REAR ENDED SOMEONE AT ABOUT 35 DIRECT HIT. I HIT MY CHEST HARD ON STEERING WHEEL & HAVE WANTED TO GET RID OF TRUCK SINCE. I KNEW THE BAGS SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED AN FELT UNSAFE SINCE THEY DID NOT. NO RECALL LISTED,B…

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ODI 10839074 · 41,000 mi

I HAVE 41,000 MILES - SHOULD I NEED A LEFT PRETENSION BUCKLE (PART FAILURE) AND TIMING CHAIN - OIL WAS CHANGED IN DECEMBER, CHECKED IN JANUARY AND GMC DEALER STATES I HAVE NO OIL AND NEED A TIMING CHAIN WHERE DID THE OIL GO? IS THIS A FACTOR DEFECT? CAR STALLED AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.

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ODI 11306362

I ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR JUST ABOUT ONE YEAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ENDED UP COMING ON AND I FOUND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS THE CULPRIT. NO MATTER WHAT I DO THIS SENSOR COMES ON. NOW HERE RECENTLY, THE LIGHT TO CHECK THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS COME ON. I HAVE ONCE BEFORE CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT THERE SUPPOSEDLY WERE NONE, YET I SEE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING ON TOP OF THE DEFROST SYSTEM BEING NO GOOD. THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE THAN IT IS WORTH AND SELLING IT WOULD JUST LEAVE …

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ODI 10502135 · 52,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ERROR OCCURRED. GMC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 TERRAINS, BUT NOT 2010. SAME ISSUE IS AFFECTING THAT MODEL YEAR AS WELL. (VOLUNTARY RECALL 11195 & 11195A). *TR

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ODI 10577813 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DISPLAY READ POWER STEERING PROBLEM. AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A REDLIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. IT HAD NO POWER, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RUNNING AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HARD AND MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THE FIXED THE CAM ACTUATOR. CAR DROVE FINE FOR ANOTHER 2,000 MILES AND SAME ISSUED OCCURRED. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED...AGAIN. WILL FILE ANOTHER COMPLAINT WHEN I KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. *TR

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ODI 10629590 · 58,236 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT A STOP. I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENS AND SHE INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE HER VEHICLE BASICALLY SHUTS OFF AND LEAVES HER VERY VULNERABLE? WHAT IF THE VEHICLE STALLS DURING DRIVING? GMC IS NO HELP, I HAVE CALLED AND ALL THEY SAY IS THERE IS NO RECALL. I GET ON THEIR WEBSITE AND IT DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION, HAVING TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND ALSO THE TIMING CHAIN MAKING HORRIBLE NOISE. THE LATEST INCIDENT REALLY C…

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ODI 10823267 · 67,000 mi

I HAVE HAD CAR SPEED UP ACCELERATE NOT ACCELERATE BURN OIL AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BODY THROTTLE AND MOBILE STABILIZER CODES AND IT'S UN SAFE I HAVE CHILDREN DEALERSHIP WIL NOT HONOR SO CALLED WARRANTY

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ODI 11352261

HELLO MY VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO 2019 THE ENGINE ACTUALLY HAD ONE HOUR ON ME I HAD A WARRANTY ESTABLISH SO WHEN I SELL MY VEHICLE AND THE FORD MOTOR THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE RINGS SO THAT WAS COVERED NOW MY TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME THIS IS RIDICULOUS AS WELL AS I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME DEAL QUIZ ME AND HOW THEY'RE HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR TRANS

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 10946389

I AM ADDING ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10938600. GMC SCA #14159, 14232, 15810, 12313, AND MY TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL SEEM TO FALL VICTIM TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. MY TERRAIN HAS FALLEN VICTIM TO THREE POSSIBLY FOUR OF THE FIVE CALAMITIES. THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE ALL FIVE WILL NOT FAIL UNDER THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS. SOMEHOW NOT ONCE DID WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL OCCURRENCES, NOR FOR MY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I WAS AN HVAC CHILLER TECHNICI…

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ODI 11320520 · 68,118 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) THAT I HAVE HAD OR CURRENTLY HAVE WITH MY VEHICLE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. VEHICLE HESITATES 2. JOLTS FORWARD 3. STUTTERS 4. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION 5. THE CAR HAS BEEN UNDRIVABLE SINCE 01/27/20

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ODI 11396239 · 59,000 mi

DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR DECIDED TO 'REDUCE ENGINE POWER' AND 'SERVICE STABILITRAK' CAME ON, IMMEDIATELY MAKING THE CAR SLOW DANCE FORCIBLY TO 25 MPH. THE CAR WAS SHAKING AND STEPPING ON THE GAS DID NOTHING. THAT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE THE PERSON BEHIND ME HAS TO SWERVE OR HIT INTO THE BACK OF ME FOR SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED. YOU GUYS SHOULD KNOW BETTER! HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY. I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR, AND IT HAPPENED GOING ONTO THE BRIDGE. SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT, OR KILLED. DO BETTER!

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ODI 10959834 · 74,100 mi

GMC TERRAIN HAVE A RECALL 2010-2014 ON A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP THAT IS FAULTY AND THE ECM UNIT IS NOT ACCURATE THAT CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 10851961

SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAS GIVEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES, THE AC WENT OUT WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, IT WAS FIXED SO I THOUGHT, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN AND BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO DESCRIBE WORD BY WORD, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED SINCE IT WAS NOT THE SAME ISSUE AND I NO LONGER HAD THE WARRANTY. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT GMC INSTALLED REALLY CHEAP AC COMPRESORS/UNIT AND HE HAS HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME ISSUE. IT IS A SHAME THAT WE PAY SO MUCH MONEY IN THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AND IN RETURN WE GET A PIECE OF JUNK. I NEED HELP.

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ODI 11383675 · 159,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO. CAR SENSOR PREVENTED MY CAR FROM MOVING BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ON THE USED CAR I JUST PURCHASED. THE TIMING BELT IS ALSO LOOSE AND THE MOTOR CAN SEIZE UP AT ANY MOMENT. MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AS WELL BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND TRY TO MAKE IT TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I HAVE COPIES THEY WILL NOT DOWNLOAD HERE, BUT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

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ODI 10549025 · 17,956 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 10 TO 12 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND STABILITY TRAC AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN FIND OR MAKE THE PROBLEM REAPPEAR. BUT HAVE SHOWN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO AND HAVE HAD 3 GENERAL MOTOR TECHS THAT THEY HIRED FROM HP AND BEEN TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE BEEN IN THE VEHICL…

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ODI 11258200 · 250 mi

1) BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS RUBBED & GRABBED REALLY HARD WHEN APPLIED. ALMOST LIKE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE ROTORS. HARD TO STOP FAST. I NOTICE THEY RECALLED A LOT OF THEIR BRAKES, BUT NOT MINE. 2). TRANSMISSION JERKS & SHIFTS VERY VIOLENTLY @ 16 & 17 MILES PER HOUR. SEEMS TO SLIP & NOT SHIFT @ THAT SPEED REALLY ROUGH. HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS. 3) SOMETIMES THE COLLISION ALERT GOES OFF & THERE IS NOTHING AROUND I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY & HAVE NO TRAFFIC IT WILL JUST GO OFF SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF YOU & STARTLES ME. I SAW ANOTHER PERSON HAD THIS HAPPEN …

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ODI 10760636 · 77,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE ARE NOT IN "WARRANTY" WHATEVER THAT CRAP MEANS. SO WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1400.00 BILL ON A TIMING CHAIN FOR A CAR THAT HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE A 2003 WITH 200000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD TO REPAIR ALL THIS ENGINE STUFF. I THINK GM IS THE WORST CAR MAKER IN THE WORLD. I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.

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ODI 10970613 · 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 5 MILES AN HOUR, TURNING VEHICLE AROUND A CUL-DE-SAC THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED THE GMC DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS AND THE ONLY RECALL I WAS TOLD WAS THE FUEL PUMP. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER MY PARTS AND THEY WOULD CALL ME; I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. I HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO TWO REPAIR SHOPS AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOTH THAT IT IS A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE AND I NEED TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE! I CALLED THE GMC DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THE RECALL COULD BE A DIRECT RESULT OF MY TIMING CHAIN ISSUE, AND IF I HA…

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ODI 10980768 · 45,000 mi

WE BOUGHT IT USED IN 2013 AND SHORTLY AFTER IT STARTED HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES . IT STARTED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND IT POWER DOWN. THEN IT WOULD STAY RUNNING SPITTING AND SPUTTERING AFTER WE TURNED THE KEY OFF . SO THEN WE RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THERE IS A RECALL AND TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED . SO THEY FIXED IT OR AT LEAST THEY SAID IT WAS , SO WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND CATALYTIC CONVERT . THEN WE CHANGED …

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ODI 11171769 · 90,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 125K MILES. KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL IS AIRBAG SENSOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. 90K MILES TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. 154K MILES TIMING CHAIN BROKE 3 QRTS OF OIL NEEDED EVERY 2K MILES 154K MILES TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID 100K MILES CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACED 125K MILES DOWNSTREAM AIR SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED 150K MILES UPSTREAM AIR SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED SOLENOIDS NEED REPLACED EVERY 50K MILES

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ODI 11103448 · 2,500 mi

FIRST ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE WAS A SEPARATION OF THE DASH NEAR AND AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I WON'T KNOW UNTIL THE VEHICLE WOULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SECOND ISSUE INVOLVES THE VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK. I AM ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL ACTUALLY MOVE FORWARD. THERE IS ALSO A VERY HARD SHIFT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS OCCURS USUALLY BETWEEN 2K AND 3 K RPMS. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTUALLY JERK AS IT IS TRYING TO SHIFT.

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ODI 11452898

Brakes hard to press. Almost cause an accident on interstate. Was able to contain vehicle. Took to autozone to assessed and it said Powertrain System. Brake Booster Senor Circuit.

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ODI 10908594 · 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE COOLANT SEAL FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.

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ODI 11312091

THE WIPER BLADES JUST STOPPED WORKING. NO WIPERS AT ALL. WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. AS FOR ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE THE CAR SUDDENLY SAYS SWITCHING TO LOW POWER MODE AND THE CAR STARTS GOING SLOWER- SCARY WHEN GOING 70 MPH AND THEN SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT YOU DOING IT YOURSELF

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ODI 11115439

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. PISTONS, RINGS, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, MUFFLER, DOOR REGULATOR, WIPER MOTOR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN

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ODI 10823267 · 67,000 mi

I HAVE HAD CAR SPEED UP ACCELERATE NOT ACCELERATE BURN OIL AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BODY THROTTLE AND MOBILE STABILIZER CODES AND IT'S UN SAFE I HAVE CHILDREN DEALERSHIP WIL NOT HONOR SO CALLED WARRANTY

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ODI 11352261

HELLO MY VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO 2019 THE ENGINE ACTUALLY HAD ONE HOUR ON ME I HAD A WARRANTY ESTABLISH SO WHEN I SELL MY VEHICLE AND THE FORD MOTOR THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE RINGS SO THAT WAS COVERED NOW MY TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME THIS IS RIDICULOUS AS WELL AS I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME DEAL QUIZ ME AND HOW THEY'RE HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR TRANS

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 10678281 · 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO WORK AND THE RADIO ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN UPDATED 9/19/2017*CN

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ODI 10820822 · 81,000 mi

IN MOTION. HIGHWAY AND STREET. THE DEFROST SYSTEM STOPPED BLOWING TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD AREA. IT WOULD BLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA EITHER COLD OR SO HOT YOU COULD HARDLY HOLD YOUR HAND IN FRONT OF THE VENT. WHEN YOU SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF YOU CAN READILY HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE DASH FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE RADIO ALSO SHUT OFF ALONG WITH ALL THE RADIO ILLUMINATION INITIAL PROBLEM DATE: DEC 27, 2015. THE INABILITY TO DEFROST IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM TO PRESENT TIME.

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ODI 10946673 · 132,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN HEAVY RAIN AND FOGGY CONDITIONS PUT THE DEFROST ON AND SUDDENLY THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL WENT COMPLETELY BLACK THIS IS A DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THERE FOR LEAVING THE DRIVER WITH INABILITY TO ASCERTAIN SPEED AND OTHER NEEDED INFORMATION FOUND IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO LEAVING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR COMPLETELY BLACK IT'S ALSO INTERFERE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS WHICH BLINK ON AND OFF. *TR

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 11468997

VEHICLE HAS 56801 MILES AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. i HAVE ALSO REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPERS TWICE IN 6 MONTHS. THIS IS MORE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE i HAVE EVER OWNED (i HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 1 YEAR NOW)

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ODI 11297307 · 94,000 mi

ISSUE # 1-THE WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM AND WERE STUCK MIDWAY ON THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT IN MY SITE LINE WHILE ON O LONG 9 HOUR TRIP. I CHECKED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE AREA. THE TURNED ON THE WIPER CONTROL INSIDE THE CAR AND COULD HEAR THE MOTOR BUT NO VIPER MOVEMENT OCCURRED. THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WIPERS SEEMED TO BE INACCESSIBLE AS THERE IS A LARGE SEALED HOUSING OVER THE AREA COVERING THE WIPER MOTOR SO I WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS OR TRY TO REPAIR MYSELF. I WAITED OUT THE STORM A…

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ODI 10568625 · 44,000 mi

I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH ABOUT TO GET ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN MY CAR BEGIN A LOUD NOISE, SHAKING, AND DROPPED SPEED TO ABOUT 20 MPH. THE DASHBOARD SAID SOMETHING ALSO ABOUT NO POWER, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. INSTEAD OF GETTING ON FREEWAY I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION. I CUT THE CAR OFF AND LEFT OFF FOR A MINUTE. I CUT IT BACK ON AND WAS RUNNING NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE BODY AND THEY WOULD REPLACE FOR ME. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NO ONE B…

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ODI 10716487 · 64,000 mi

SITTING IN CAR WITH KEY IN CUP HOLDER AND THE ENGINE TRIED TO CRANK UP ALL MY ITSELF. CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AFTER THE 3 RD TIME HAPPENING,DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN NOT FIND AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR. TODAY CAR HAS DONE THE SAME NHING THREE TIMES ALREADY.

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ODI 10908058

REQUESTING A RECALL ON THE 2010 GMC TERRAIN. MILEAGE THAT WAS ON THE STICKER WAS INCORRECT. FAR FROM THE TRUTH. MAJOR OIL CONSUMPTION, NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. TAPPING NOISE WAS REPORTED @ 3,000 WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. KNEW IT WAS NOT. HAD TO REPLACE CAMSHAFT, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, HEAD LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GOING, NEVER LASTING ANYTIME. WILL NOW HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND PROBABLY ENGINE. GMC STATED THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TERRAIN THEY STATED IF THERE WERE ANY PROBLEMS THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLS AND THAT THE NHTSA W…

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ODI 10946389

I AM ADDING ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10938600. GMC SCA #14159, 14232, 15810, 12313, AND MY TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL SEEM TO FALL VICTIM TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. MY TERRAIN HAS FALLEN VICTIM TO THREE POSSIBLY FOUR OF THE FIVE CALAMITIES. THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE ALL FIVE WILL NOT FAIL UNDER THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS. SOMEHOW NOT ONCE DID WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL OCCURRENCES, NOR FOR MY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I WAS AN HVAC CHILLER TECHNICI…

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ODI 11320520 · 68,118 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) THAT I HAVE HAD OR CURRENTLY HAVE WITH MY VEHICLE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. VEHICLE HESITATES 2. JOLTS FORWARD 3. STUTTERS 4. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION 5. THE CAR HAS BEEN UNDRIVABLE SINCE 01/27/20

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ODI 11396239 · 59,000 mi

DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR DECIDED TO 'REDUCE ENGINE POWER' AND 'SERVICE STABILITRAK' CAME ON, IMMEDIATELY MAKING THE CAR SLOW DANCE FORCIBLY TO 25 MPH. THE CAR WAS SHAKING AND STEPPING ON THE GAS DID NOTHING. THAT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE THE PERSON BEHIND ME HAS TO SWERVE OR HIT INTO THE BACK OF ME FOR SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED. YOU GUYS SHOULD KNOW BETTER! HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY. I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR, AND IT HAPPENED GOING ONTO THE BRIDGE. SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT, OR KILLED. DO BETTER!

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ODI 10678281 · 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO WORK AND THE RADIO ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN UPDATED 9/19/2017*CN

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ODI 10820822 · 81,000 mi

IN MOTION. HIGHWAY AND STREET. THE DEFROST SYSTEM STOPPED BLOWING TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD AREA. IT WOULD BLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA EITHER COLD OR SO HOT YOU COULD HARDLY HOLD YOUR HAND IN FRONT OF THE VENT. WHEN YOU SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF YOU CAN READILY HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE DASH FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE RADIO ALSO SHUT OFF ALONG WITH ALL THE RADIO ILLUMINATION INITIAL PROBLEM DATE: DEC 27, 2015. THE INABILITY TO DEFROST IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM TO PRESENT TIME.

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ODI 10946673 · 132,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN HEAVY RAIN AND FOGGY CONDITIONS PUT THE DEFROST ON AND SUDDENLY THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL WENT COMPLETELY BLACK THIS IS A DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THERE FOR LEAVING THE DRIVER WITH INABILITY TO ASCERTAIN SPEED AND OTHER NEEDED INFORMATION FOUND IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO LEAVING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR COMPLETELY BLACK IT'S ALSO INTERFERE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS WHICH BLINK ON AND OFF. *TR

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ODI 10428494 · 5,157 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS: 1) FRONT RIGHT TIRE WELL HOLE/LEAK FOUND WHILE INVESTIGATING A COMPLAINT OF MOLD ODOR INSIDE CAR. 2) INITIALLY, THE USB AND A/C WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THEN THE CAR RADIO STOPPED WORKING; AND NOW THE CAR WILL NOT START (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE RELATED TO THE ABOVE LEAK?) I TRIED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, I BELIEVE SOMETHING MAY BE DRAINING THE BATTERY AS IT KEEPS DYING.

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ODI 10759011 · 48,000 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTING FADING ON AND OFF AT RADIO PORTION, INCLUDING TIME, TEMP, AND STATION. AT SAME TIME, NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE.

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ODI 11172660 · 130,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE WILL OPEN, REACH THE TOP AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN. IT WILL GO HALF WAY , POP BACK OPEN TO THE TOP THEN FULLY SHUT. IT DOES NOT READ THAT SOMETHING IS STOPPING IT FROM CLOSING. THE ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, ACADIA AND OUTLOOK ARE CURRENTLY UNDER RECALL WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE TERRAIN.

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ODI 11470065

The check emissions light for the engine light came up on the dashboard. Without prior warning or other signs the vehicle lost engine power in the middle of the road. The entire electrical power and engine stopped working and the brakes jammed. This causes the vehicle to become unstoppable in the middle of the road causing a safety hazard to the vehicle, driver, passengers and fellow vehicles on the road. The only way to stop the vehicle is somehow use the gears to shift to parking position, turn the engine again on and try to remove the vehicl…

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ODI 11245047 · 97,000 mi

MY CAR MAKES A RUBBING NOISE WHEN AND ONLY WHEN YOU STOP. ALSO MY FORWARD COLLISION ALERT COMES ON WHEN NOTHING IS IN FRONT OF ME. SOMETIMES IT WON'T EVEN COME ON WHEN A CAR IS IN FRONT OF ME.

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ODI 11682242

ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems to be able to get a new part and no help from GM. If there is this many problems that there is no part left available it should be a national recall.

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ODI 11115402 · 77,000 mi

ENGINE - SLOWS DOWN AND SPEED UP AND JOLT AS IT ACCELERATE IN SPEED. HEATED SEATS - A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE THEY STOPPED WORKED OIL PUMP - THE FILTER GETS CLOGGED WITH METAL SHAVING AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE OIL TO GET TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, I HAD TO GET OIL CHANGES 3 TIMES IN A MONTH. DASH BOARD AND STEREO LIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND DIM. STEREO WOULD REPEAT WORDS AND GET STUCK IN ONE PLACE. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM AND WERE WIPING IN TWO SEPARATE DIRECTIONS AT THE SAME TIME.

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ODI 11627256

Reduce spreed unknown if related to fuel pressure regulator since repaired twice told could be to service bulletin. Warning lights keeps appearing while driving at a speed of 40 to 50 mph.

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ODI 11005230 · 84,803 mi

THE ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL AND SHUT OFF. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF YOU GOOGLE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.

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ODI 10469266 · 20,450 mi

I STARTED RECEIVING A WARNING TO SERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG WHENEVER MY OLDEST SON SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT. IT DID NOT OCCUR WHENEVER ANYONE ELSE SAT IN THE SEAT SO I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY ACT UPON WARNING LIGHT/BUZZER. RECENTLY I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, SO WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND A BAD ELECTRICAL SENSOR CONNECTOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT WAS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN MY SON'S WEIGHT WAS IN THE SEAT. A HEAVIER PERSON CLOSED THE CONNECTOR CIRCUIT, A LIGHTER PERSON WAS NOT REGISTERING IN THE SEAT. IF AN ACCIDE…

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ODI 10787115 · 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

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ODI 11194849 · 120,000 mi

FAULTY DRIVER WINDOW MOTOR, HEATED SEAT DRIVERS SIDE, BLINKING CD ON DASH, NOISES COMING FROM CD PLAYER, HEATER CORE AND THERMOSTAT,AIRBAGS,RELAYS AND FUSES. ALL WENT OUT INCLUDING LUMBAR BACK PAD ON DRIVERS SIDE. WHILE IN MOTION

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10947390 · 140,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" SO FAR AT 140,000 MILES ON MY 2010 TERRAIN I HAVE HAD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN, ALL 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND NOW A POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK. I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CAR BY NOW. NO RECALLS ON ANY OF THESE??? THERE SHOULD BE. THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE REPLACED THEN THE STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND BARELY MADE IT TO THE SHOP

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ODI 10789202 · 70,000 mi

CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN AND LOSES ALL POWER/ACTIVITY AFTER STARTING IT UP, PUTTING GEAR INTO DRIVE, AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHEEL GETS STIFF AND CAR STOPS MOVING. THIS FIRST HAPPENED WITHIN A YEAR OF BUYING THE VEHICLE AND HAS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME MID OWNERSHIP. DURING THESE TIMES, THE CAR JUST WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 30 MINS TO AN HOUR. LATELY AND SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK NOW SINCE MID-OCTOBER, THE CAR WILL START BUT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND ANYWHERE I HAVE TO STOP. …

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ODI 10959834 · 74,100 mi

GMC TERRAIN HAVE A RECALL 2010-2014 ON A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP THAT IS FAULTY AND THE ECM UNIT IS NOT ACCURATE THAT CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 10851961

SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAS GIVEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES, THE AC WENT OUT WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, IT WAS FIXED SO I THOUGHT, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN AND BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO DESCRIBE WORD BY WORD, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED SINCE IT WAS NOT THE SAME ISSUE AND I NO LONGER HAD THE WARRANTY. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT GMC INSTALLED REALLY CHEAP AC COMPRESORS/UNIT AND HE HAS HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME ISSUE. IT IS A SHAME THAT WE PAY SO MUCH MONEY IN THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AND IN RETURN WE GET A PIECE OF JUNK. I NEED HELP.

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ODI 11491381

As i went to drive my terrain we bought back in June or July. But for the absolute first time we needed to use the defrost/defogger button last week on OCTOBER 20, 2022 and it wouldn't work. No lights came on to say it was defaulty. It also started to make our radio screen flicker when i tried to turn defrost on and it's continuously flickering and defrost doesn't engage on front windshield at all won't even melt snow or help defog when it's been raining or it's cold out. I almost wrecked my terrain due to this problem. Now on my instrument p…

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ODI 11468997

VEHICLE HAS 56801 MILES AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. i HAVE ALSO REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPERS TWICE IN 6 MONTHS. THIS IS MORE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE i HAVE EVER OWNED (i HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 1 YEAR NOW)

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ODI 10428494 · 5,157 mi

MULTIPLE PROBLEMS: 1) FRONT RIGHT TIRE WELL HOLE/LEAK FOUND WHILE INVESTIGATING A COMPLAINT OF MOLD ODOR INSIDE CAR. 2) INITIALLY, THE USB AND A/C WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THEN THE CAR RADIO STOPPED WORKING; AND NOW THE CAR WILL NOT START (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE RELATED TO THE ABOVE LEAK?) I TRIED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY; HOWEVER, I BELIEVE SOMETHING MAY BE DRAINING THE BATTERY AS IT KEEPS DYING.

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ODI 10759011 · 48,000 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTING FADING ON AND OFF AT RADIO PORTION, INCLUDING TIME, TEMP, AND STATION. AT SAME TIME, NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE.

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ODI 11172660 · 130,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE WILL OPEN, REACH THE TOP AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY GO DOWN. IT WILL GO HALF WAY , POP BACK OPEN TO THE TOP THEN FULLY SHUT. IT DOES NOT READ THAT SOMETHING IS STOPPING IT FROM CLOSING. THE ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, ACADIA AND OUTLOOK ARE CURRENTLY UNDER RECALL WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE TERRAIN.

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ODI 11459306

The front brakes and rotors have been changed twice in 2 months time, over $400. Something is causing the rotors to warp. The heat went out in the middle of winter because the blend door broke, $800. Also, about 6 months ago I had to have the timing chain and a gasket replaced because of the ongoing oil consumption issue, $1300. It's an expensive problem for the owners of these vehicles and no reasonable solution.

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ODI 11435686

The engine light comes on, then "service stabiltrak light" comes on. It starts by making it difficult to accelerate at a red stop light when it changes green. When turning a corner, because there is no quick acceleration, it has caused near miss accidents. As time goes on it becomes worse. I have lost power on the expressway and have to pull over. I have brought this car in several times and GMC has not made any repairs. It is scary when a semi is rolling behind you and you can't accelerate to get out of the way. This is a safety issue. …

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ODI 11182744

I HAVE AROUND 6 TO 7 MONTH WITH THE VEHICLE AND SINCE DAY ONE IT MADE A WEARD NOISE IN THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION AREA AND THE VEHICLE DOESNT RESPOND AND PERFORM WELL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AT FIRST THEY STATED IT WAS SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN THEY STARTED GIVING ME MANYDIFERENT EXCUSES AND THAT IT WAS NORMAL BUT STILL THE SUV WOULDNT RESPOND I CALLED GM AND THEY OPENED A TICKET BUT AFTER THAT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT IN OTHER WORDS THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE. YESTURDAY FEB 26,2019 THE SU…

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10873519 · 100,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY TRUCK CERTIFIED USED AND I ALREADY HAVE TO DROP $1400 BECAUSE THE O2 SENSOR WENT OUT, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND THE HOSE THAT RECYCLES THE GAS (I'M GUESSING THE INTAKE VALVE) IS LEAKING! I STILL HAVE TO MAKE CAR PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS WHICH TOTAL UP TO ABOUT $700 PER MONTH!!!! I AM REALLY DISSATISFIED AS MUCH AS I LOVE MY TRUCK.

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ODI 10955588

WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH IT WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE AS WELL AS AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

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ODI 10722057 · 68,000 mi

CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH. FRONT IN DAMAGE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP.

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ODI 10862428

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTED IN EXTREME HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION AND NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH IMPACT CRASH INTO GARAGE SIDE WALL. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ASSUME THROTTLE WIDE OPEN CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INSURANCE REPORT , AND POLICE REPORT PENDING

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ODI 11308401 · 60,771 mi

AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE TWO WEEKS LATER I DEVELOPED A VERY SERIOUS SKIN RASH ON MY FACE AND NECK AND SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES CAUSING ME TO HAVE CARDIAC ARREST SYMPTOMS IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL FOR THE PAST 11 MONTHS MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL AND MY DOG IS ALSO DYING FROM THE SAME SYMPTOMS. MY SITUATION IS LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS MOMENT AND MY CONDITION IS UNKNOWN AND I'M NOT SURE IF I WILL SURVIVE

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Service Brakes
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ODI 11383675 · 159,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO. CAR SENSOR PREVENTED MY CAR FROM MOVING BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ON THE USED CAR I JUST PURCHASED. THE TIMING BELT IS ALSO LOOSE AND THE MOTOR CAN SEIZE UP AT ANY MOMENT. MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AS WELL BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND TRY TO MAKE IT TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I HAVE COPIES THEY WILL NOT DOWNLOAD HERE, BUT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

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ODI 11299331 · 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A KNOCKING AND CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND ADDED TWO QUARTS OF OIL. FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE NOISE LOUDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, LOST MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN GOING DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED BUT …

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ODI 10549025 · 17,956 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 10 TO 12 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND STABILITY TRAC AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN FIND OR MAKE THE PROBLEM REAPPEAR. BUT HAVE SHOWN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO AND HAVE HAD 3 GENERAL MOTOR TECHS THAT THEY HIRED FROM HP AND BEEN TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE BEEN IN THE VEHICL…

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ODI 11383675 · 159,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO. CAR SENSOR PREVENTED MY CAR FROM MOVING BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ON THE USED CAR I JUST PURCHASED. THE TIMING BELT IS ALSO LOOSE AND THE MOTOR CAN SEIZE UP AT ANY MOMENT. MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED WORKING AS WELL BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND TRY TO MAKE IT TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I HAVE COPIES THEY WILL NOT DOWNLOAD HERE, BUT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

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ODI 10549025 · 17,956 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 10 TO 12 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND STABILITY TRAC AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN FIND OR MAKE THE PROBLEM REAPPEAR. BUT HAVE SHOWN THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO AND HAVE HAD 3 GENERAL MOTOR TECHS THAT THEY HIRED FROM HP AND BEEN TOLD THE VEHICLE IS SAFE AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE BEEN IN THE VEHICL…

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ODI 11258200 · 250 mi

1) BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS RUBBED & GRABBED REALLY HARD WHEN APPLIED. ALMOST LIKE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE ROTORS. HARD TO STOP FAST. I NOTICE THEY RECALLED A LOT OF THEIR BRAKES, BUT NOT MINE. 2). TRANSMISSION JERKS & SHIFTS VERY VIOLENTLY @ 16 & 17 MILES PER HOUR. SEEMS TO SLIP & NOT SHIFT @ THAT SPEED REALLY ROUGH. HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS. 3) SOMETIMES THE COLLISION ALERT GOES OFF & THERE IS NOTHING AROUND I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY & HAVE NO TRAFFIC IT WILL JUST GO OFF SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF YOU & STARTLES ME. I SAW ANOTHER PERSON HAD THIS HAPPEN …

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ODI 11297307 · 94,000 mi

ISSUE # 1-THE WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM AND WERE STUCK MIDWAY ON THE WINDSHIELD RIGHT IN MY SITE LINE WHILE ON O LONG 9 HOUR TRIP. I CHECKED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE AREA. THE TURNED ON THE WIPER CONTROL INSIDE THE CAR AND COULD HEAR THE MOTOR BUT NO VIPER MOVEMENT OCCURRED. THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WIPERS SEEMED TO BE INACCESSIBLE AS THERE IS A LARGE SEALED HOUSING OVER THE AREA COVERING THE WIPER MOTOR SO I WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS OR TRY TO REPAIR MYSELF. I WAITED OUT THE STORM A…

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ODI 11470065

The check emissions light for the engine light came up on the dashboard. Without prior warning or other signs the vehicle lost engine power in the middle of the road. The entire electrical power and engine stopped working and the brakes jammed. This causes the vehicle to become unstoppable in the middle of the road causing a safety hazard to the vehicle, driver, passengers and fellow vehicles on the road. The only way to stop the vehicle is somehow use the gears to shift to parking position, turn the engine again on and try to remove the vehicl…

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ODI 11245047 · 97,000 mi

MY CAR MAKES A RUBBING NOISE WHEN AND ONLY WHEN YOU STOP. ALSO MY FORWARD COLLISION ALERT COMES ON WHEN NOTHING IS IN FRONT OF ME. SOMETIMES IT WON'T EVEN COME ON WHEN A CAR IS IN FRONT OF ME.

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ODI 11682242

ABS Brake problem and have tried to get it repaired for over 3 months and cannot seem to be able to get the part and call GM with no help. Can not tell me when or where to buy the part. Nobody seems to be able to get a new part and no help from GM. If there is this many problems that there is no part left available it should be a national recall.

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ODI 11459306

The front brakes and rotors have been changed twice in 2 months time, over $400. Something is causing the rotors to warp. The heat went out in the middle of winter because the blend door broke, $800. Also, about 6 months ago I had to have the timing chain and a gasket replaced because of the ongoing oil consumption issue, $1300. It's an expensive problem for the owners of these vehicles and no reasonable solution.

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ODI 11435686

The engine light comes on, then "service stabiltrak light" comes on. It starts by making it difficult to accelerate at a red stop light when it changes green. When turning a corner, because there is no quick acceleration, it has caused near miss accidents. As time goes on it becomes worse. I have lost power on the expressway and have to pull over. I have brought this car in several times and GMC has not made any repairs. It is scary when a semi is rolling behind you and you can't accelerate to get out of the way. This is a safety issue. …

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ODI 11182744

I HAVE AROUND 6 TO 7 MONTH WITH THE VEHICLE AND SINCE DAY ONE IT MADE A WEARD NOISE IN THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION AREA AND THE VEHICLE DOESNT RESPOND AND PERFORM WELL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AT FIRST THEY STATED IT WAS SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN THEY STARTED GIVING ME MANYDIFERENT EXCUSES AND THAT IT WAS NORMAL BUT STILL THE SUV WOULDNT RESPOND I CALLED GM AND THEY OPENED A TICKET BUT AFTER THAT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT IN OTHER WORDS THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE. YESTURDAY FEB 26,2019 THE SU…

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ODI 11684171

While driving the vehicle the car went into limp mode and the back brakes stopped working. The car had to be drifted into a parking lot. The vacuum pump malfunctioned and has damaged the engine. If it was me in the driver seat instead of my partner, the incident would’ve 100% been an accident. The car was really unable to be controlled and we just happened to have that space that was empty to turn into. The car gave code when this happened. When getting a tow the car also wouldn’t take itself out of park or start to go into neutral to move the…

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ODI 11733476

My cars breaks failed by a vacuum pump failer and I almost died on the a hill going home

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ODI 11506056

Service brake assists light flashes on dashboard . Steering wheel locks up and jerk’s loose suddenly when making a right turn, in these moments when the steering wheel jerks loose ;hands are off taken off the steering wheel otherwise injury can occur. Battery life 2 -yrs old is not performing optimally. Can not hold a sufficient charge and ESC light flashes. Vdnt valve leaks discovered.

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ODI 10864204 · 77,264 mi

TAKATA RECALL? ON MARCH 12, MY WIFE AND I WERE IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA WHEN WE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS A FAIRLY MINOR ACCIDENT AT LESS THAN 40 MPH, BUT MY WIFE SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER RIGHT EYE AND BOTH ARMS. SHE BROKE THE MAJOR BONE IN BOTH OF HER ARMS RIGHT ABOVE THE WRIST AREA, AND HER RIGHT EYE WAS LACERATED AND EXPLODED FROM THE SOCKET. SHE HAS BEEN THROUGH NUMEROUS SURGERIES FOR HER EYE AND ARMS. SHE IS CURRENTLY BLIND IN HER RIGHT EYE. HER SEATBELT DID NO…

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ODI 11000826 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TAP THE BRAKES TO SLIGHTLY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD LIGHTLY TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABRUPTLY STOP. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND BELIEVED IT WAS ACTIVATING PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE WILLIAMSON CADILLAC DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTUR…

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ODI 11353822 · 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF HIM CRASHED. THE CONTACT STATED HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM DUE TO THE SEAT BELT AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND STAYED OVER NIGHT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WA…

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Fuel/Propulsion System
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ODI 10693137 · 74,941 mi

2010 GMC TERRAIN STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND SHAKING A STOP, LIKE A ROUGH IDLE, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY, HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP, BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN AND TENSIONER REPLACED INTAKE AND EXHAUST. CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATORS AND BOLTS REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE, FUEL PUMP REPLACED V/C GASKET TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND LEFT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE. THAT WAS REPLACED 09/07/13 IN WARRANTY. NOW IT IS 3/09/15 AND THE SAME PROBLEMS HAVE COME UP AGAIN AND MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AT THE DEALERSHIP , THAT MEANS …

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ODI 10760636 · 77,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE ARE NOT IN "WARRANTY" WHATEVER THAT CRAP MEANS. SO WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1400.00 BILL ON A TIMING CHAIN FOR A CAR THAT HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE A 2003 WITH 200000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD TO REPAIR ALL THIS ENGINE STUFF. I THINK GM IS THE WORST CAR MAKER IN THE WORLD. I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10760636 · 77,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE ARE NOT IN "WARRANTY" WHATEVER THAT CRAP MEANS. SO WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1400.00 BILL ON A TIMING CHAIN FOR A CAR THAT HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE A 2003 WITH 200000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD TO REPAIR ALL THIS ENGINE STUFF. I THINK GM IS THE WORST CAR MAKER IN THE WORLD. I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.

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ODI 10970613 · 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 5 MILES AN HOUR, TURNING VEHICLE AROUND A CUL-DE-SAC THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED THE GMC DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS AND THE ONLY RECALL I WAS TOLD WAS THE FUEL PUMP. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER MY PARTS AND THEY WOULD CALL ME; I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. I HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO TWO REPAIR SHOPS AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOTH THAT IT IS A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE AND I NEED TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE! I CALLED THE GMC DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THE RECALL COULD BE A DIRECT RESULT OF MY TIMING CHAIN ISSUE, AND IF I HA…

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ODI 10980768 · 45,000 mi

WE BOUGHT IT USED IN 2013 AND SHORTLY AFTER IT STARTED HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES . IT STARTED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND IT POWER DOWN. THEN IT WOULD STAY RUNNING SPITTING AND SPUTTERING AFTER WE TURNED THE KEY OFF . SO THEN WE RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THERE IS A RECALL AND TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED . SO THEY FIXED IT OR AT LEAST THEY SAID IT WAS , SO WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND CATALYTIC CONVERT . THEN WE CHANGED …

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ODI 11115402 · 77,000 mi

ENGINE - SLOWS DOWN AND SPEED UP AND JOLT AS IT ACCELERATE IN SPEED. HEATED SEATS - A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE THEY STOPPED WORKED OIL PUMP - THE FILTER GETS CLOGGED WITH METAL SHAVING AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE OIL TO GET TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, I HAD TO GET OIL CHANGES 3 TIMES IN A MONTH. DASH BOARD AND STEREO LIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND DIM. STEREO WOULD REPEAT WORDS AND GET STUCK IN ONE PLACE. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING A RAIN STORM AND WERE WIPING IN TWO SEPARATE DIRECTIONS AT THE SAME TIME.

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ODI 11627256

Reduce spreed unknown if related to fuel pressure regulator since repaired twice told could be to service bulletin. Warning lights keeps appearing while driving at a speed of 40 to 50 mph.

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ODI 11005230 · 84,803 mi

THE ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL AND SHUT OFF. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF YOU GOOGLE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.

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ODI 10807299

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT A CONCERN AND I GET MIGRAINES FROM THE SMELL AS WELL. I TAKE MY LITTLE SISTER TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND THE THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING.

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ODI 10873519 · 100,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY TRUCK CERTIFIED USED AND I ALREADY HAVE TO DROP $1400 BECAUSE THE O2 SENSOR WENT OUT, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND THE HOSE THAT RECYCLES THE GAS (I'M GUESSING THE INTAKE VALVE) IS LEAKING! I STILL HAVE TO MAKE CAR PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS WHICH TOTAL UP TO ABOUT $700 PER MONTH!!!! I AM REALLY DISSATISFIED AS MUCH AS I LOVE MY TRUCK.

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ODI 10955588

WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH IT WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE AS WELL AS AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

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ODI 11684171

While driving the vehicle the car went into limp mode and the back brakes stopped working. The car had to be drifted into a parking lot. The vacuum pump malfunctioned and has damaged the engine. If it was me in the driver seat instead of my partner, the incident would’ve 100% been an accident. The car was really unable to be controlled and we just happened to have that space that was empty to turn into. The car gave code when this happened. When getting a tow the car also wouldn’t take itself out of park or start to go into neutral to move the…

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ODI 11733476

My cars breaks failed by a vacuum pump failer and I almost died on the a hill going home

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ODI 11506056

Service brake assists light flashes on dashboard . Steering wheel locks up and jerk’s loose suddenly when making a right turn, in these moments when the steering wheel jerks loose ;hands are off taken off the steering wheel otherwise injury can occur. Battery life 2 -yrs old is not performing optimally. Can not hold a sufficient charge and ESC light flashes. Vdnt valve leaks discovered.

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ODI 11640149

consumption of oil! I got my oil changed January 1, 2025. It is now February 1. I have driven less than 500 miles. I had no oil. I have no Leaks or anything wrong. The car just consumes . I have had to have 6 oil changes in the past 3 months. Shop after shop. Has said it just consumes oil and this vehicle is trash. I noticed there was also a lawsuit against it. If you do not put a recall out on my vehicle ASAP, I am going to file a personal lawsuit and sue the hell out of you! For your scam! Somebody better give me a call immediately. Or set …

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Air Bags
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ODI 10817508 · 78,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - BOUGHT VEHICLE USED,IN PAST 2 YEARS HAVE GONE TO START TRUCK AN IT STUTTERS WHEN TRYING TO TURN IGNITION OVER.ALL LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH AND UPON STARTING A 2ND TIME ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I WORK IN AUTO COLLISION INDUSTRY AND READ WITH MY SCAN TOOL. EVERY TIME ITS LISTED AS FAULTY START.DIDN'T THINK ANY MAJOR WRONG,TILL I REAR ENDED SOMEONE AT ABOUT 35 DIRECT HIT. I HIT MY CHEST HARD ON STEERING WHEEL & HAVE WANTED TO GET RID OF TRUCK SINCE. I KNEW THE BAGS SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED AN FELT UNSAFE SINCE THEY DID NOT. NO RECALL LISTED,B…

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ODI 10839074 · 41,000 mi

I HAVE 41,000 MILES - SHOULD I NEED A LEFT PRETENSION BUCKLE (PART FAILURE) AND TIMING CHAIN - OIL WAS CHANGED IN DECEMBER, CHECKED IN JANUARY AND GMC DEALER STATES I HAVE NO OIL AND NEED A TIMING CHAIN WHERE DID THE OIL GO? IS THIS A FACTOR DEFECT? CAR STALLED AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.

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ODI 11306362

I ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR JUST ABOUT ONE YEAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ENDED UP COMING ON AND I FOUND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS THE CULPRIT. NO MATTER WHAT I DO THIS SENSOR COMES ON. NOW HERE RECENTLY, THE LIGHT TO CHECK THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS COME ON. I HAVE ONCE BEFORE CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT THERE SUPPOSEDLY WERE NONE, YET I SEE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING ON TOP OF THE DEFROST SYSTEM BEING NO GOOD. THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE THAN IT IS WORTH AND SELLING IT WOULD JUST LEAVE …

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ODI 11171769 · 90,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 125K MILES. KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL IS AIRBAG SENSOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. 90K MILES TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. 154K MILES TIMING CHAIN BROKE 3 QRTS OF OIL NEEDED EVERY 2K MILES 154K MILES TRANSMISSION LEAKING FLUID 100K MILES CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACED 125K MILES DOWNSTREAM AIR SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED 150K MILES UPSTREAM AIR SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED SOLENOIDS NEED REPLACED EVERY 50K MILES

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ODI 11103448 · 2,500 mi

FIRST ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE WAS A SEPARATION OF THE DASH NEAR AND AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF THE AIRBAG HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I WON'T KNOW UNTIL THE VEHICLE WOULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SECOND ISSUE INVOLVES THE VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK. I AM ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL ACTUALLY MOVE FORWARD. THERE IS ALSO A VERY HARD SHIFT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS OCCURS USUALLY BETWEEN 2K AND 3 K RPMS. THE VEHICLE WILL ACTUALLY JERK AS IT IS TRYING TO SHIFT.

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ODI 11452898

Brakes hard to press. Almost cause an accident on interstate. Was able to contain vehicle. Took to autozone to assessed and it said Powertrain System. Brake Booster Senor Circuit.

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ODI 10469266 · 20,450 mi

I STARTED RECEIVING A WARNING TO SERVICE PASSENGER AIR BAG WHENEVER MY OLDEST SON SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT. IT DID NOT OCCUR WHENEVER ANYONE ELSE SAT IN THE SEAT SO I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY ACT UPON WARNING LIGHT/BUZZER. RECENTLY I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, SO WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND A BAD ELECTRICAL SENSOR CONNECTOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT WAS ONLY ACTIVATED WHEN MY SON'S WEIGHT WAS IN THE SEAT. A HEAVIER PERSON CLOSED THE CONNECTOR CIRCUIT, A LIGHTER PERSON WAS NOT REGISTERING IN THE SEAT. IF AN ACCIDE…

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ODI 10787115 · 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

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ODI 11194849 · 120,000 mi

FAULTY DRIVER WINDOW MOTOR, HEATED SEAT DRIVERS SIDE, BLINKING CD ON DASH, NOISES COMING FROM CD PLAYER, HEATER CORE AND THERMOSTAT,AIRBAGS,RELAYS AND FUSES. ALL WENT OUT INCLUDING LUMBAR BACK PAD ON DRIVERS SIDE. WHILE IN MOTION

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ODI 10722057 · 68,000 mi

CAR CRASH AT 45 MPH. FRONT IN DAMAGE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP.

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ODI 10862428

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTED IN EXTREME HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION AND NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH IMPACT CRASH INTO GARAGE SIDE WALL. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ASSUME THROTTLE WIDE OPEN CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INSURANCE REPORT , AND POLICE REPORT PENDING

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ODI 11308401 · 60,771 mi

AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE TWO WEEKS LATER I DEVELOPED A VERY SERIOUS SKIN RASH ON MY FACE AND NECK AND SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES CAUSING ME TO HAVE CARDIAC ARREST SYMPTOMS IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL FOR THE PAST 11 MONTHS MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL AND MY DOG IS ALSO DYING FROM THE SAME SYMPTOMS. MY SITUATION IS LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS MOMENT AND MY CONDITION IS UNKNOWN AND I'M NOT SURE IF I WILL SURVIVE

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ODI 10864204 · 77,264 mi

TAKATA RECALL? ON MARCH 12, MY WIFE AND I WERE IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA WHEN WE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS A FAIRLY MINOR ACCIDENT AT LESS THAN 40 MPH, BUT MY WIFE SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER RIGHT EYE AND BOTH ARMS. SHE BROKE THE MAJOR BONE IN BOTH OF HER ARMS RIGHT ABOVE THE WRIST AREA, AND HER RIGHT EYE WAS LACERATED AND EXPLODED FROM THE SOCKET. SHE HAS BEEN THROUGH NUMEROUS SURGERIES FOR HER EYE AND ARMS. SHE IS CURRENTLY BLIND IN HER RIGHT EYE. HER SEATBELT DID NO…

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ODI 11000826 · 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TAP THE BRAKES TO SLIGHTLY SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD LIGHTLY TAP THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABRUPTLY STOP. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND BELIEVED IT WAS ACTIVATING PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE WILLIAMSON CADILLAC DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTUR…

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ODI 11353822 · 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF HIM CRASHED. THE CONTACT STATED HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM DUE TO THE SEAT BELT AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND STAYED OVER NIGHT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WA…

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ODI 11640149

consumption of oil! I got my oil changed January 1, 2025. It is now February 1. I have driven less than 500 miles. I had no oil. I have no Leaks or anything wrong. The car just consumes . I have had to have 6 oil changes in the past 3 months. Shop after shop. Has said it just consumes oil and this vehicle is trash. I noticed there was also a lawsuit against it. If you do not put a recall out on my vehicle ASAP, I am going to file a personal lawsuit and sue the hell out of you! For your scam! Somebody better give me a call immediately. Or set …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

8 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

559 mentions · 17.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 79,250 mi (338 usable records).

ODI 10376483 · 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A CLAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME WHERE THERE WERE OTHER REPAIRS MADE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE OF WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE NOISE CONTINUED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS CONSTANT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

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ODI 10386060 · 8,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE WIRE LEADING TO THE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO ORDER A SPECIAL LUBRICANT FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,900. UPDAT…

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ODI 10396701 · 48,177 mi

I HAD COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES TO THE COURTESY GMC IN TRUSSVILLE, AL IN THE LAST THAT MY 2010 GMC TERRAIN WAS NOT GETTING GOOD GAS MILEAGE AND IDLING AND SHIFTING VERY ROUGH. AT THAT TIME IT WAS UNDER THE 36,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY. THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT IT WAS JUST HOW THIS NEW ENGINE RAN BUT WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THE WEEK OF APRIL 4, 2011 MY VEHICLE STARTED REALLY HAVING ALOT MORE DIFFICULTIES ON IDLING, HAD NO PICKUP AND GAS MILEAGE GOT EVEN WORSE AND IT ALMOST CUT OFF A FEW TIMES. WELL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON APRIL 11, 2011 A…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

398 mentions · 12.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 68,359 mi (249 usable records).

ODI 10564329 · 500 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND CAM SHAFT WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. PM *TR

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ODI 10564933 · 46,786 mi

IT STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 12/13 REPLACED EXHAUST CAM SOLENOID AND AGAIN IN JANUARY 2014 WHEN THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION EXHAUST ACTUATOR. THE HAVE ALSO AT DIFFERENT TIMES HAD TO REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, WATER PUMP AND BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN, REPLACED THE CONDENSER, EVAC ON THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE OTHER 2010 GMC TERRAIN WE OWN. WE DO NOT FEEL LIKE WE SHOULD HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THE AC CONDENSER SINCE IT HAPPENED ON BOTH VEHICLES WE OWN WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH …

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ODI 10568559 · 65,614 mi

CAM SHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR & CYLINOID & BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN MALFUNCTIONING FOUR TIMES BETWEEN 65,000 & 97,111. TWO DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT THEY WEREN'T AWARE THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH ALL DEALERSHIPS HAVE ACCESS TO THE GM GLOBAL SITE THAT LISTS ALL REPAIRS AND THIS NEW MODEL HAD EXCESSIVE POWERTRAIN REPAIR ISSUES DUE TO THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE. GM CUSTOMER CARE UTILIZED STALL TACTICS BY INSISTING THAT AN "OIL CONSUMPTION" TEST BE DONE THAT CAUSED WASTED MILES AND TIME AND STALLED CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM BY PUSHING THE STA…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

283 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,958 mi (150 usable records).

ODI 10568559 · 65,614 mi

CAM SHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR & CYLINOID & BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN MALFUNCTIONING FOUR TIMES BETWEEN 65,000 & 97,111. TWO DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT THEY WEREN'T AWARE THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH ALL DEALERSHIPS HAVE ACCESS TO THE GM GLOBAL SITE THAT LISTS ALL REPAIRS AND THIS NEW MODEL HAD EXCESSIVE POWERTRAIN REPAIR ISSUES DUE TO THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE. GM CUSTOMER CARE UTILIZED STALL TACTICS BY INSISTING THAT AN "OIL CONSUMPTION" TEST BE DONE THAT CAUSED WASTED MILES AND TIME AND STALLED CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM BY PUSHING THE STA…

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ODI 10823267 · 67,000 mi

I HAVE HAD CAR SPEED UP ACCELERATE NOT ACCELERATE BURN OIL AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BODY THROTTLE AND MOBILE STABILIZER CODES AND IT'S UN SAFE I HAVE CHILDREN DEALERSHIP WIL NOT HONOR SO CALLED WARRANTY

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ODI 10861914 · 166,000 mi

ENGINE BURNING OIL RAPIDLY MAKING LOUD NOISE HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE FROM GMC AND HAD IT INSTALLED AT THE DEALERSHIP. POWER STEERING LOCKED TWICE TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS NOT CONNECTING PROPERLY AND MADE THE ADJUSTMENT. WAS WORKING FINE FOR 1 MONTH AND NOW THE POWER STEERING LOCKED AGAIN AND I ALMOST HIT A WALL AND PEDESTRIAN WHILE ENTERING A PARKING GARAGE, I AM TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Brake response concerns

123 mentions · 3.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 59,500 mi (56 usable records).

ODI 10484829 · 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE PARKED, THE TIRE PRESSURE, ABS, ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

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ODI 10550136 · 23,970 mi

ON 10/17/2013 MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT OUR LOCAL WALGREEN'S PHARMACY. AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE PHARMACY THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY ALTHOUGH SHE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE CAR CRAWLED UP THE CONCRETE CURB STOP SLOWLY AND HIT THE STEEL PIPE BOLLARD PLACED IN FRONT OF THE CURB STOP TO PROTECT THE WALKWAY FRONT OF THE STORE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED TO MY WIFE, NO ONE WAS ON THE WALKWAY AT THE TIME. ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO THE BOLLARD…

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ODI 10520604 · 7,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TERRAIN AS THE 99 GMC PICKUP THAT I PURCHASED FROM SHEEHAN HAD 3 TOTAL BRAKE FAILURES AND A POWER STEERING COOLER FAIL ALL DUE TO CORROSION. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE 99 AFTER THE 3RD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THIS IS WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2011. SINCE THEN DUE TO CORROSION THEY REPLACED ALL THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE OTHER DAY I STARTED SMELLING GASOLINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SHEEHAN. THEY FOUND A FUEL LINE UNDER THE VEHICLE LEAKING AS IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I ASKED THE SERVICE PERSON WHAT THEY DID …

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

110 mentions · 3.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 50,000 mi (63 usable records).

ODI 10492080 · 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN HOUSTON AN ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE LURCHED AND REDUCED IN SPEED FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH TO 10MPH CAUSING CARS BEHIND ME TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION AND ALMOST CAUSING A MULTIPLE CAR MAJOR ACCIDENT. I FRANTICALLY KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE FEEDER ROAD. SINCE THIS INCIDENT I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ISSUE AND AM SURPRISED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ISSUED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS ISSUE AND I AM SUR…

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ODI 10903601 · 80,000 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER GOING OUT ON A CAR 6 YEARS OLD. I KNOW SOME GMC HAVE HAD RECALLS ON THEIR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHY NOT THE TERRAIN. I HAVE HAD SO MANY THINGS FIXED ON THIS CAR. THE CAR STARTED RUNNING REALLY ROUGH AND HARD. THE FIRST THINGS CAUSED THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN IN POWER. THAT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIX. THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, AND I HAD REPAIRED. THEN A RECALL WAS ON THAT, AND I WAS REIMBURSE MY MONEY. THEN I HAD THE EVAP VENT SOLENOID ASM AND CLEARED. STILL MORE PROBLEMS SO TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. …

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ODI 10368558 · 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED UPDATES TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LUNGE AFTER THE UPDATES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

51 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 90,000 mi (21 usable records).

ODI 10430815

I OWN A 2010 GMC TERRAIN 4 CYL. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT SERVICE PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE JUNE 2010. ALTHOUGH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN COOPERATIVE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH ALL THE SERVICE JOBS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, IT HAS BECOME DISHEARTENING AND FRUSTRATING THAT MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL, ENGINE WON'T START UP, STATIC FROM RADIO, NOT ABLE TO PLAY IPHONE THROUGH USB CONNECTION AT TIMES, RANDOM WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF ON DISPLAY CONSOLE. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN SEVERAL REAS…

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ODI 10846283

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH PEOPLE BEHIND ME, AND THE CAR JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID STABILITRACK. IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND WE CONTACTED GMC, THEY SAID OUR WARRANTY HAD RAN OUT IN DECEMBER 2014, AND THIS TOOK PLACE FEBRUARY 2015. THE VEHICLE HAD AROUND 60,000 MILES ON IT. IT TURNED OUT IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN, AND WHEN IT BROKE IT DESTROYED THE WHOLE MOTOR. IT ACTUALLY SHEARED OFF SOME OTHER METAL PARTS. THE WHOLE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPL…

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ODI 10937489 · 77,000 mi

I I CHANGED IT. IT STALLED REPEATEDLY AND WE HAD IT REPAIRED RECENTLY. WE ALSO HAD THE OIL CHECKED AND REPLACED SO GM COULD TRACK THE OIL CONSUMPTION. UNFORTUNATELY A MONTH LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT START SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, SO WE HAD IT TOWED IN TO A GM DEALER. THEY SAID THE TIMING CHAIN IS BUSTED AND THEY NEED TO PULL THE ENGINE BECAUSE THERE IS METAL IN THE OIL PAN SO OUR OIL TEST IS WORTHLESS. THE MECHANIC SAID NOT CHANGING THE OIL OR LOW OIL LEVELS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM. THE ESTIMATED COST TO FIX THE CURRENT PRO…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Steering assistance concerns

49 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 63,500 mi (30 usable records).

ODI 10577813 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DISPLAY READ POWER STEERING PROBLEM. AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A REDLIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. IT HAD NO POWER, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RUNNING AND ENGINE WAS IDLING HARD AND MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THE FIXED THE CAM ACTUATOR. CAR DROVE FINE FOR ANOTHER 2,000 MILES AND SAME ISSUED OCCURRED. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED...AGAIN. WILL FILE ANOTHER COMPLAINT WHEN I KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. *TR

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ODI 10650018 · 47,600 mi

I COULDN'T RESTART MY CAR RIGHT AFTER I STOPPED AT A PARKING STALL IN THE MORNING, BUT I CAN HEAR "CLICK" SOUND. DASH BOARD SHOWS WARNINGS:"STABILITRAK.."(I DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY THE WORDS), "BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE!" AND "SERVICE POWER STEERING". HOWEVER, I MANAGED TO JUMP MY CABLE AFTER 20MINS, AND STEP ON GAS AT THE SAME TIME WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY, FINALLY I START MY ENGINE AFTER 3 OR 4 TIMES. IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I TURNED ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BUT NOT CRANK, POWER WINDOWS DIDN'T WORK AT ALL, WHICH USED TO WORK WELL, AND "SER…

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ODI 10760013 · 40,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT AND DASHBOARD LIGHTING FADING ON AND OFF AT THE RADIO AND GEAR SHIFT LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TIME, TEMP, DRIVE, RADIO DISPLAY, PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND MANUAL WITH POWER STEERING NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

19 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 54,880 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10411975 · 5,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NOT DELIVERING THE EPA FUEL ECONOMY PERFORMANCE RATED. THE GMC TERRIAN FWD 4CYL IS RATED 22 CITY, 32 HWY, AND 26 OVERALL. I DRIVE 30% OF MY MILES IN THE CITY AND 70% HWY. MY VEHICLE HAS 5000 MILES AND I AM EXPERIENCING 17 CITY, 22 HWY, AND 20 OVERALL. ALL WELL BELOW THE EXPECTED RANGE. I AM A VERY CONSERVATIVE DRIVER, NO JACK RABBITT STARTS AT STOP LIGHTS, USE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE COMPLAINED TWICE TO GMC AND WAS TOLD IT TAKES APX 5000 MILES TO "BREAK IN" THE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE 5000 MILES AND AM NOW BEING TOLD TO USE HIGH OC…

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ODI 11055826

I SMELLED FUMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT GO ON. I BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID IT HAD A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CO IS LEAKING INTO MY CAR. I WILL PAY $1000 TO HAVE THIS FIXED. NO ACCIDENTS. JUST A FAINT SMELL OF GAS. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND ROUTINELY BRING OTHER PEOPLES' KIDS INTO MY CAR. UNACCEPTABLE GMC.

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ODI 11111064 · 68,359 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY TWO LANE ROAD I PULLED OUT INTO AN INTERSECTION IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AGAIN AND IT WORKED. HOWEVER, LATER THAT DAY IT STALLED AGAIN WHILE IT WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH I STILL HAD ONE. THEY SAID THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AT THE FUEL COMPOSITION SENSOR. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. GM EXTENDED SPECIAL COVERAGE # 1709…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b