NHTSA Complaint #10449727 — 2011 GMC TERRAIN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449727
Vehicle	2011 GMC TERRAIN
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 1, 2012
Date Filed	February 29, 2012
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

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