2011 GMC Terrain engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 200 complaints for the 2011 GMC Terrain, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 200 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 152 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 152 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 GMC terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle. Moments later flames were present coming from under the hood and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The doors were locked and would not unlock. The rear driver side door was kick open and the front passenger door pulled opened which allowed the occupants to exit.
Takata recall : sucking up oil, rattling sound, car jerking forward- diagnosis from GMC dealership- replace pistons, timing rings, and actuators, vehicle had 1 quart of oil and vehicle had regular oil checks and was in shop less than a year prior. This was a known recall by the dealership. 59k mileage on vehicle . We have letter and all documents
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Terrain
- Drivetrain & axles 71 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 35 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Stability control 21 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints