2011 GMC TERRAIN Visibility Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2011 GMC TERRAIN
4 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 GMC TERRAIN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FREEZES OPEN AT 25 DEG F (-4 DEG C). UNKNOWN IF PASSENGER WINDOWS FREEZE OPEN AT SAME TEMPERATURE. WINDOW OPENING REQUIRED FOR PRESENTATION OF IDENTIFICATION. HAZARD INVOLVES RISK TO OCCUPANTS BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. // CLIMATE INFORMATION - OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: 27 DEG F (-4 DEG C); AREA DEWPOINT: 25 DEG F (-4 DEG C); PRESSURE: 30.26 INCHES HG (1024.8 MB); WEATHER: MIST (FROST BUILD-UP PRESENT ON VEHICLE); INSIDE TEMPERATURE: "HIGH" SETTING DEFROST AND FLOOR, LEVEL 12; WINDOW OPEN TIME: 30 SECONDS; WINDOW UP METHOD: CONTINUOUS UP/DOWN TO BREAK-FREE FROST/FREEZE BUILD UP, EVENTUALLY RETURNING TO UP/CLOSED POSITION AFTER 2 MINUTES; // REQUEST OEM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE CAUSE FOR DEFECT. WINDOW UP/DOWN MOTOR SEEMS TOO WEAK TO OVERCOME FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TR
DRIVING AT NIGHT IS VERY HARD BECAUSE THERE IS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. MORE THAN HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD IS BLACKED OUT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NIGHT VISION ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 793. UPDATED 10/14/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS ARE HEAVILY TINTED WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. UPDATED 11/07/11
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DARK TINT AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD OBSTRUCT HIS VIEW AND HE WOULD HAVE TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAMS TO PROPERLY SEE THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 480.
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
Suspension
5 complaints
Structure
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