2011 GMC Terrain wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 35 complaints for the 2011 GMC Terrain, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC terrain. The contact stated the windshield was difficult to see out of when driving at night. The contact stated that there was dark tint at the top of the windshield that would obstruct his view and he would have to utilize the high beams to properly see the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 480.
The driver side window freezes open at 25 deg f (-4 deg c). Unknown if passenger windows freeze open at same temperature. Window opening required for presentation of identification. Hazard involves risk to occupants below freezing temperatures. // climate information - outside temperature: 27 deg f (-4 deg c); area dewpoint: 25 deg f (-4 deg c); pressure: 30.26 inches hg (1024.8 mb); weather: mist (frost build-up present on vehicle); inside temperature: "high" setting defrost and floor, level 12; window open time…
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Terrain
- Engine 200 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 71 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Stability control 21 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all GMC models