Worst 2011 Gmc Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Gmc Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 178 | 1 | 8 | 89,754 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 71 | — | — | 77,365 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | — | — | 97,030 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 31 | — | — | 91,199 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 28 | — | — | 101,589 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | — | 1 | 87,755 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 25 | 10 | 1 | 61,597 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 21 | — | — | 73,259 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | — | — | 76,573 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | — | — | 27,336 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | — | — | 18,838 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | 1 | — | 43,708 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | — | — | 32,440 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 2 | — | 69,829 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 3 | 1 | 37,313 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 4,628 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | — | 98,853 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 48,885 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 1,175 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 8,302 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 8,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 114,854 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 141,650 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | 76,628 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 112,790 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Gmc Terrain
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,269,491 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Other Gmc Terrain Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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