NHTSA Complaint #11497999 — 2012 GMC TERRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497999
Vehicle	2012 GMC TERRAIN
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 23, 2022
Date Filed	December 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The rear tailgate on a 2012 GMC Terrain has auto lift and close. The tailgate opens, but wont stay open then closes hitting you in the head. The heavy tailgate comes down hitting you in the head, and it takes a lot to hold the gate up. I called the dealer who said it could be the power lift. He said there was a previous recall to fix the same issue, but that part is not holding. I spoke with the dealer and found issued on line. No warning lamps or messages appeared.

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