2011 GMC TERRAIN Suspension Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11543242 |
Transmission and control arms
#11325677 |
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
#11265368 |
ENGINE PROBLEM
#11062131 |
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.
#10577796 | Crash
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
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