2011 GMC TERRAIN Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2011 GMC TERRAIN
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC TERRAIN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
Transmission and control arms
I WAS HAVING THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS LOOKED AT IN MY CAR. WHILE THE WORKER FINISHED THE JOB, HE PUT THE CAR DOWN AND TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE TO MAKE SURE IT WAS GOOD TO GO. ONE THAT TEST DRIVE, HE SAID SOMETHING DID NOT SEEM CORRECT. AFTER HE GOT IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND BACK ON THE RACK, THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND RUSTED THROUGH. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE WHEN MY CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY WORKED ON BY GETTING A NEW BALL JOINT BACK IN THE FALL OF 2019. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE KEY WAS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TUMBLERS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEM CITY MOTORS (406-433-3120, 701 S CENTRAL AVE, SIDNEY, MT 59270) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
I WAS GOING TO A 930 AM DOCTOR APPT@THE CANCER CLINIC, WITH MY HUSBAND & FATHER AS PASSENGERS. I WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE NORTHBOUND ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO THE HOSPITAL. IT WAS 910 AM. THERE WAS A LG. DELIVERY TRUCK OPPOSITE ME IN THE SOUTHBOUND LEFT TURN LANE. AS I PULLED IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE,EASING FORWARD TO ENSURE CLEARANCE THE OTHER CAR BEHIND THE DELIVERY TRUCK PULLED OUT AND AROUND THE TRUCK AND SPED UP TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION TO MAKE THE LIGHTTHAT WAS AMBER AT THIS POINT. MY FATHER SAID THAT HER HEAD WAS DOWN AND SHE DIDN'T LOOK UP UNTIL JUST BEFORE IMPACT. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS & THE IMPACT WAS HIGH ON THE PASS. SIDE OF MY VEHICLE ROCKING US UP ONTO 2 WHEELS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE & THEN BACK DOWN ON ALL 4. MY VEHICLE WAS T-BONED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER...
Other 2011 GMC TERRAIN Problem Areas
Engine
178 complaints
Power Train
71 complaints
Unknown Or Other
33 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
31 complaints
Visibilitywiper
28 complaints
Electrical System
27 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
21 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint