NHTSA Complaint #11611870 — 2020 GMC TERRAIN

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11611870
Vehicle	2020 GMC TERRAIN
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 13, 2024
Date Filed	August 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

While driving reduce engine power light came on and the brakes gave out. I weigh 250 lbs and took all my strength to get brakes to stop car. I tow it and mechanic showed me vacuum brake pump blew up and went into engine. He replaced that and timing chain but still needed work. Towed it to dealer and it needs a new engine $11 000. The dealer informed me they see this alot. ! Why has GM recalled some on the vehicles that has this pump but not the terrain. This is dangerous. If my daughter was driving she couldn't stop this car. It's now junk.

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