2010 GMC Terrain: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 15, 2025 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no compression in cylinder #3. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that several oil consumption tests were performed by the dealer over the past three years. The contact stated that after each oil consumption test was performed, the oil pressure was always a quart or more lower when checked; however, the contact was informed that it was not an issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Engine · AL

Burning oil and bad engine timing chain

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Engine · 136,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc terrain. The contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when she heard a rattling noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to richard kay superstore (1935 pearman dairy rd, anderson, sc 29625) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that piston rings failure caused excessive oil consumption, there was coolant in the oil, and the engine was internally cracked. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Engine · 93,681 miles · NY

The engine comsumes a lot of oil and the car shakes after you turn off the engine. The consumer protector send me a letter about the claim form for the prior engine repairs solely caused by excessive oil consumption resulting from piston ring wear,

Filed Apr 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 68,118 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

The problem(s) that I have had or currently have with my vehicle are as follows: 1. Vehicle hesitates 2. Jolts forward 3. Stutters 4. Excessive oil consumption 5. The car has been undrivable since 01/27/20

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc terrain. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated with a loud abnormal noise with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (frank's gmc located at 325 orient way, lyndhurst, nj 07071) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that failure was due to oil consumption caused by piston ring wear. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

2010 gmc terrain with v6 loss of power, engine codes timing issue, camshaft sensor fault, crankshaft sensor fault. Stabil-track fault. Rough idle, oil consumption. The list goes on. This is a common thing with these engines and gm has done nothing. This has been going on with this vehicle for awhile. Stay away from gm vehicles they do not stand behind there products, I will be buying a ford and I will tell everyone I know!

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Engine · PA

In sept. 2017, the dealer fixed the catalytic converter b/c it was under a "special warranty" for free however I had to pay $582 to replace the cracked manifold which caused the converter issue. I recently went to the dealership b/c the check engine light came on again, the catalytic converter is still under warranty and they have to fix the oil consumption problem the is under a "special coverage" and again I was told that I had to pay for another cracked manifold. I asked what causes it and why and was told they did not know but I believe it must have to do with the original catalytic converter issue. I understand that there is a special coverage to fix the cc however something must be causing it to fail and gm is aware of it.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · VA

The oil consumption issue could cause vehicle to break down and gmc wants people to pay for test if used. Thats not right.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MO

Vehicle is exhibiting excess oil consumption. I have had the vehicle since february of 2018 and have had the oil changed twice- both times the dipstick barely had an oil on it. I experienced engine knocking at one point (between oil changes) and checked the oil to realize it was almost dry.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Engine · 87,091 miles · MI

General motors knowingly and willfully manufactured an engine with an oil consumption issue causing damage to the engine. This is a well known issue, and gm is requiring me to pay for the replacement. I cannot stress enough that sundance chevrolet (lansing, mi) had a fiduciary responsibility to notify me of the oil consumption problem when I brought it in to them. They were negligent in their duty to me as their customer. Gm has also been derelict in their duty to accept responsibility for the faulty engine they manufactured and their dealer sold to me.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · IA

I have this gmc vehicle, it has oil consumption issues which also affects the pistons, timing chain and the performance and drivability of the vehicle, there was a recall of sorts on this make and model up to so many miles. I never saw anything mailed or sent to me about this. Recently I have had problems with it staling out when driving and pulling into highways. I took it in to a gmc dealership and had them work with me to get gmc to fix the problem. The vehicle is now over the allowed miles and they will not attempt to help correct the issue, I don't understand how I'm supposed to magically know there was an issue and a recall on problems if I never was notified and it didn't start exhibiting major problems until it was not within the aloted miles they have set. As I stated earlier, the driveablity is affected and it seems like an unsafe and potentially dangerous issue, I'm reaching out and trying to find out if there is any kinda of solution that can be resolved without me spending thousands of dollars on a vehicle that has a documented history if issues. Thanks