2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,693 miles

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problem #38

Jul 132022

Terrain

  • miles
Transmission failed for no Reason

- Portland , ME, USA

problem #37

Sep 012023

Terrain

  • miles
When I put car in park it tools Bach about half a foot before it actually stops this happens everytime it's put into park

- Bryan, TX, USA

problem #36

Feb 062023

Terrain

  • 143,083 miles
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check the engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over in a parking lot, where the vehicle again lost motive power and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 143,083.

- Cahokia Heights, IL, USA

problem #35

Dec 012022

Terrain

  • miles
A loud popping noise was coming from the middle to back of vehicle. Upon inspection by independent repair shop a hole in side of transfer casing was found. No warning lamps came on to indicate any problem even after noise was heard. Once problem was determined it was felt that if vehicle had not been taken out of operation when it was and continued to be driven that a possibility could exist of the transfer case gearing becoming bound up and causing loss of control of vehicle due to various wheels possibly binding or maybe locking up. Transfer case has been replaced.The transfer case was disassembled and found to have intermediate shaft bearing (if I have identified it correctly) completely destroyed causing shaft to come out of alignment and all attached gears to mesh incorrectly causing gear damage. In reviewing this site it was noticed that this problem has occurred three to four times over the past few years to other vehicles as well. It would appear that there may be an issue with the bearing associated with the intermediate shaft on the side of the transfer case where the hole in the case is found and could possibly be associated with something in either the design of the transfer case or quality of the bearing itself.

- Campton Hills, IL, USA

problem #34

Oct 242022

Terrain

  • miles
While driving on the highway at speed limit 75mph, the vehicle (without warning -š ï¸) suddenly went into (Reduced Power Engine Mode/ Service Stabilitrack) jerked and slowed down to 35mp almost causing a pile up as cars behind and next to me where still driving above 70mph. If not for my quick reaction to turn on emergency lights cars behind me would have hit me. Immediately after I got off the highway I drove the car (at 35mph as fast as it went) to my nearest Pepboys. Here the vehicle was serviced for nearly a month until the problem was fixed. The cost was almost $6500 GMC has failed to notify customers if this potential issue which not only risks the lives of the drivers and passengers of the 2013 Terrain but those driving alongside it. This is not a new issue as I found the testimonies of many other GMC owners tell a similar dangerous experience. Please help! I have detailed invoices of the repairs.

- Clint, TX, USA

problem #33

Aug 012021

Terrain

  • miles
Vehicle burns excessive amounts of oil. I need to add oil almost every time I drive. This could result in catastrophic engine failure. GMC and Chevrolet know about this problem, but refuse to issue a recall for this engine.

- Breckenridge, MN, USA

problem #32

Apr 202022

Terrain

  • miles
Hello, I have spent a lot of money on this mobile car and even so, it continues to cause problems and the oil runs out too quickly.

- Indianapolis , IN, USA

problem #31

May 062021

Terrain

  • miles
Vehicle stopped while driving three different times. Whenever alarm is turned on, car sometimes does not start next day. I've had to jump start it over 7 times in 9 months. Vehicle scheduled for review by dealer in three weeks.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #30

Aug 282021

Terrain

  • miles
When driving my Terrain, my traction control light came on, then a message on the display saying service stabilitrack and engine power is reduced. I couldn't go over a certain speed. I've taken it to Autozone to be put on the computer and it shows up stabilitrack. The car stops running and it takes a few minutes to get it running again. I just bought the car and I'm having problems with these lights and controls. I have read online about this same issue. Is this a recall or does it have to be more complaints about this first? I love my car but these issues are too much. The car has 211k miles on it. Please help

- Trion, GA, USA

problem #29

Sep 202020

Terrain

  • miles
Iin early 2020 I reached out to 2 different GMC dealerships in regard to the recalls that existed on my vehicle's engine and oil consumption. The vehicle was overconsuming oil (I would track the oil levels) and needed excessive oil changes. The first dealership said that my vehicle didn't qualify for the recall due to mileage when I just received the recall notice. Second dealership wouldn't even look at vehicle. A few months later the engine blew, spilling oil everywhere. The engine now needs a total engine replacement. Had the dealerships agreed to look at the oil consumption issues the vehicle was having and had knowledge of the GMC recalls on the vehicle, I wouldn't have an inoperable vehicle and needed to purchase a new vehicle due to the engine issues not being covered that were common knowledge on these make/model/year vehicles. I have tried to work with dealerships as well as my the financer of the vehicle, GMC needs to acknowledge this issue and contact me. Since the warranty ended on the vehicle the 1st year I owned it, I have put nearly $10,000 into faulty parts and replacements on the vehicle that weren't "covered". I would like this situation investigated due to the safety issues the engine caused that were refused to be looked at and now the negative financial aspect it has caused me.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #28

Mar 192021

Terrain

  • 96,000 miles
GMC 2013 Terrain. Faulty engine make. Causing excessive oil consumption. Never alerted by any warning lights. Safety concern of engine possibly dying at any moment. GMC not willing to cover repair costs, even though there was a settlement reached, and they admitted over 40,000 customers not notified of engine issue. Please help!

- Bourne, MA, USA

problem #27

Mar 292021

Terrain

  • 87,000 miles
My vehicle eats up oil. I just recently found out about the excessive oil consumption investigation. My check engine light has been coming on. Sometimes when I fill it with gas it goes off. A week ago it came on and then as I was driving down a busy street my traction control light came on, then a message on the display saying service stabilitrack and engine power is reduced. I couldn't go over 35mph. I took it to oreily the following morning and the code P0175 showed 'fuel system too rich'. I found a recall of an O2 sensor. I couldn't get into a GM shop for another week. Today they fixed the recall but told me the special coverage adjustment for the oil consumption was expired in 7/2020 for my vehicle. I chatted with GM online and they didn't answer all my questions. Even though I found the info on this here website about the investigation and the time limit and mileage on when I could get this problem fixed, GM would not explain in detail to clarify this info. It said 7 years and 6mos or 120K miles from when the vehicle was placed in service. They said third party sites like these aren't reliable. The shop mentioned I should just keep oil in it and that getting the pistons fixed would be $5K. My extended warranty does not cover and I was never notified about the investigation otherwise I would've never gotten the vehicle or at least got it fixed in said time limit.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #26

Nov 012020

Terrain

  • 115,000 miles
This vehicle is consuming oil at an excessive rate. This has caused other issues such as solenoids needing replacement as well as a timing chain. This seems to be a common issue among this year make and model. It is extremely dangerous to drive. I have to add oil in between oil changes and if the timing chain goes due to this, it can cause a major accident.

- Speonk, NY, USA

problem #25

Feb 082021

Terrain

  • 118,886 miles
PCV valve froze causing rear crankshaft seal to fail. Engine needed to ne replaced. GM won't honor sb 14882. Car started to run sluggish in cold weather. Stalled and restarted. Parked in driveway overnight in 6 degree weather. Would not start. Oil qall over driveway.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #24

Aug 012019

Terrain

  • 103,000 miles
My 2013 GMC Terrain died while I was driving down the road, it was found to have excessive oil consumption, none of the warning lights in the car came on not even the oil light to indicate low oil. The car had bad piston rings which was part of the cause. GM knew about this issue but didn't properly notify everyone involved. I knew nothing about this issue until it happened to me & later received a letter stating my car was inadvertently left out of the initial sca. The fact that these cars die while driving without any warning is extremely dangerous. I have children that were in the car when this happened we are lucky we didn't hit anyone and no one hit us. GM has been unwilling to help with any of this

- Bernardston, MA, USA

problem #23

Nov 042020

Terrain

  • 102,110 miles
My vehicle began by stalling out when I was in reverse, while driving and would stall out when stopped at a traffic light or stop sign.

- Mantua, NJ, USA

problem #22

Dec 012019

Terrain

  • 114,000 miles
My vehicle is consuming too much oil.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #21

Jan 292019

Terrain 4-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
2013 GMC Terrain with 72K miles (about 5.5 years old at the time). In frigid temperatures (-15 degrees Fahrenheit), the vehicle rpms started fluctuating wildly while in idle, and would shut off entirely. The PCV port froze and lead to blowing out the rear main seal. Dealership told me it was not under warranty (despite the existing power train warranty and service bulletin 14882). Also the exhaust manifold was cracked (which should have been covered by the emissions warranty). Total repair was $2,800.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #20

Feb 142020

Terrain

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power steering and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the moran Chevrolet clinton twp located at (35500 S gratiot ave, clinton township, mi 48035) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall or to tsb-14882. The rear main seal was replaced and the PCV valve cleaned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #19

Jan 242020

Terrain

  • 60,000 miles
The car has oil consumption issues which is causing it to stall. My car stalled while driving in traffic which could very easily cause a bad accident GM is aware of the issue but won't fix it. I am already on my second engine do to this excessive oil consumption.

- Vernon, VT, USA

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