2016 GMC Terrain engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2016 GMC Terrain, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 GMC terrain. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The dealer performed a diagnostic which indicated that rodents were attracted to the wiring colors and was able access and destroyed all the wires under the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
I tried to start my car and it wouldn't start. This happened on a sunday so I had to go to a place that was open. I had my car towed there and come to find out it was the solenoid. I had to get that replaced and also a fuel pump. This was the first problem.
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Terrain
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints