2012 GMC Terrain electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 32 complaints for the 2012 GMC Terrain, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle check engine light came on at 50,000 miles, would not pass inspection. Computer did not show what problem was. Car would cut off in drive in idle. Car would shake. Mechanics put in new parts and battery for more than $1200. Still was not fixed. Mechanic went to a dealership to inquire if they had seen this problem. At the dealership it was discovered that many of the parts that would cause the problem were on recall. GM had not posted these recalls or notified me, the owner.
GMC refuses to help. I am contacting because I own a 2012 GMC terrain and we just started having issues with out radio where it will turn on even with the car off. Our GMC dealer said that they have seen this issue alot and since my vehicle just came out of warranty in feb. It will cost us $150. What can we do since this is a fault in the radio flashing not something we have done. If the radio turns on while the car is off what else will start doing that.
Other problems reported for the 2012 GMC Terrain
- Engine 174 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints