10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,051 miles

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problem #12

Oct 192018

Terrain

  • 68,000 miles
Windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a rainstorm in an upright position. Making visibility very low. Had to pull the car over and wait until the rain stopped. Motor is still making noises but case seems to be similar or the same as the recall on the 2013 GMC Terrains. Possible corrosion of the linkage. Accident was almost caused because of this incident.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #11

Aug 212018

Terrain

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. While the contact was driving in a rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, which created a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiper blades failed, but the wiper motor was still operable. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (bruce lowery, 711 southwest rt. 820, fort worth, tx) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 202018

Terrain

  • 79,000 miles
While driving on hwy 121 in a heavy rainstorm my wipers froze! the right wiper arms stopped at 12 O clock position right in front of my view while the left arm stopped off to my far left at approx 9 oclock position sticking out past my driver side mirror!!!I had to pull over to shoulder and manually place arms in flat (off) position. I called aaa to tow me to safety. I checked fuses, they were fine and wiper motor also running but arms will not move for front wipers at all. Rear wiper still functioning.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Aug 012016

Terrain

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 40 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the windshield wiper transmission assembly. Also, while starting the vehicle, a loud noise was present coming from the exhaust. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was cracked. The exhaust manifold was replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Kemit, WV, USA

problem #8

May 152018

Terrain

  • 94,000 miles
Driving in residential area while heavy rain was present wipers stopped working suddenly and stopped up on windshield. I was unable to see and had to pull over until rain cleared up.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #7

Apr 162018

Terrain

  • 59,932 miles
While driving vehicle in heavy rain wipers stopped working. Since rain was so heavy it was not safe to drive without the wipers. After pulling over to side of road the vehicle was towed to nearest dealer where the wiper module was replaced due to failure.

- Holden, MA, USA

problem #6

Nov 082017

Terrain

  • 58,000 miles
Wiper transmission ball socket failure. Driving in heavy rain and it almost caused me to wreck. This has been recalled in Canada but not in the usa. It is the same part and the Terrains are all made in Canada....ridiculous!!!1

- Charles City, VA, USA

problem #5

Sep 282017

Terrain

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 45 mph in heavy rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road and wait until the rain stopped. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper/washer transmission arm was fractured and needed replacement. The contact drove the vehicle to an unknown local Chevrolet/GMC dealer located in thelma, Texas, but it was not diagnosed because the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

- Cibolo, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 182017

Terrain

  • 67,000 miles
Driving out of state on a highway in a rain storm my wipers quit working. I was in the passing lane doing 70mph, had to pull off to the side of the highway, when the rain let up I got the car to the dealership where they fixed it and charged me $450. They had said there was not a recall and I had a partial extended warranty.so when I got back from my trip I looked into the recall info and certian cars were recalled (not mine) for the same issue, Canada recalled all years for this issue and my car was mfd by GM of Canada. They told me my miles (67000) made it out of warranty this is not a serviceable part and I did not have my wipers on for 67000 miles! myself or my young son could of been seriously hurt or even killed and GM is giving me a run around about refunding me the $450, I think I am being reasonable for my request? the part number for the part replaced is 84241847 wiper transmission module

- Berkley, MA, USA

problem #3

Aug 212017

Terrain

  • 75,000 miles
While driving 70 mph on the interstate in the middle of the pouring rain with the windshield wipers operating, both front wipers completely stopped working out of nowhere. Luckily it was 5:45 am on my way to work with not many cars around. I threw on my hazards and pulled over until the rain cleared. I checked the fuse and it was fine, restarted my car to see if they would work, but no luck. Come to find out there is a recall that was just issued but only for 2013 GMC Terrains. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be recalled for other years of the Terrain as well.

- Urbandale, IA, USA

problem #2

Apr 162017

Terrain

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #1

Jan 072015

Terrain

  • 6,000 miles
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 car but I have to put water on my windshield that I had in my car to clean the window that is a safety hazard and cause a wreak I did a google search and found a lot of other people had this problem not just me and should be a recall and if I remember that had a recall on that system before so its a known problem need to check this out asap.

- Canton , OH, USA