2010 GMC Terrain: won't start

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

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NY

75k miles on vehicle which was maintained regularly and engine seized due to oil consumption. No sort of low oil, replace oil or any type of indicator light illuminated to warn me of any sort of issue. Vehicle was in motion, engine light came on then car died. Informed by gmc that there was likely nothing they can do because the car will not start to evaluate the issue and I did not do my maintenance at the dealership

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Initially radio stayed on after leaving car once. Later the car would not start even though battery was fairly new. Mechanic diagnosed 2 codes (p062b control micro processor and p0690 relay circuit) related to ECM. Mechanic reset the ECM and tried running car but codes came back again. New ECM had to be ordered and installed.

Filed Dec 26, 2016 · Engine · 77,000 miles · OH

I I changed it. It stalled repeatedly and we had it repaired recently. We also had the oil checked and replaced so gm could track the oil consumption. Unfortunately a month later the car would not start sitting in the driveway, so we had it towed in to a gm dealer. They said the timing chain is busted and they need to pull the engine because there is metal in the oil pan so our oil test is worthless. The mechanic said not changing the oil or low oil levels may have caused the timing chain problem. The estimated cost to fix the current problem is at least $2,300. I'm going to contact a lawyer and see what can be done because this car should have been recalled.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · Engine · AL

I was driving down the middle of the road with people behind me, and the car just completely stopped in the middle of the road. The light came on that said stabilitrack. It would not start back up. We had it towed to a dealership, and we contacted gmc, they said our warranty had ran out in december 2014, and this took place february 2015. The vehicle had around 60,000 miles on it. It turned out it was the timing chain, and when it broke it destroyed the whole motor. It actually sheared off some other metal parts. The whole engine had to be replaced, and we had to pay for it all out of our pocket, while we are still paying for the vehicle itself. I feel like that is a problem with the vehicle itself, because you read on these pages and forums, and tons of people have had the same problem as we had. We could have been killed by it stopping right in the middle of the road with no warning at all!!

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 97,000 miles · VA

While driving back from work, in a 2010 2.4l gmc terrain purchased at star buick gmc, the car was making a horrible rattling noise, which has occurred several times. Stopping at a red light caused the entire car to shut down. It would not turn over and I was in the middle of rush-hour traffic with a car that wouldn't respond. Several times over the years I have taken my car to the joycekoons gmc dealership for required maintenance and service, because the timing chain was damaged, and the car appears to be losing significant amounts of oil between oil changes. This time when having the vehicle towed to the dealership I'm told that the entire engine needs replacement because metal has gotten inside, and conveniently I'm 3 months outside of my powertrain warranty. This sort of issue puts lives at risk (engine failure in traffic) and I would like the govt. To investigate so that others do not suffer from this problem in the future.

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I own a 2010 gmc terrain 4 cyl. I have had several different service problems with my vehicle since june 2010. Although the service department at my dealership has been cooperative and understanding through all the service jobs performed on the vehicle, it has become disheartening and frustrating that my vehicle continues to give me problems with electrical, engine won't start up, static from radio, not able to play iphone through USB connection at times, random warning lights coming on and off on display console. I have been given several reasons of "could be" or "maybe" but never an actual concrete reason for all the numerous problems. The computer system apparently gives false readings on occasion to service department at the dealership about error codes and messages or no error messages will come up, even though there might be issues with the vehicle. My concern is with all the electronic issues, engine issue of not starting up, computer messages or lack of messages to the vehicle when there is an issue.. If I am driving the vehicle and don't know there is a problem because the computer system within the vehicle does not accurate report correct data about the status of the vehicle, then how do I know when to get the vehicle to get serviced before I am stranded with my children or worse yet, get into a car accident because of the vehicle's computer malfunction. My dealership in my hometown can only do so much with information provided by the manufacturer; so if they don't know what type of fixes to make, then my vehicle is not updated with necessary fixes when appropriate.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 5,157 miles · CA

Multiple problems: 1) front right tire well hole/leak found while investigating a complaint of mold odor inside car. 2) initially, the USB and A/C were malfunctioning. Then the car radio stopped working; and now the car will not start (possible electrical shortage related to the above leak?) I tried to charge the battery; however, I believe something may be draining the battery as it keeps dying.

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 48,177 miles · AL

I had complained several times to the courtesy gmc in trussville, al in the last that my 2010 gmc terrain was not getting good gas mileage and idling and shifting very rough. At that time it was under the 36,000 mile factory warranty. They proceeded to tell me that it was just how this new engine ran but was not a problem. The week of april 4, 2011 my vehicle started really having alot more difficulties on idling, had no pickup and gas mileage got even worse and it almost cut off a few times. Well I took it to the dealership on april 11, 2011 after having several warning lights come on and was told my it was my high pressure fuel pump was leaking. They had to keep my car the better part of a week to order all the parts to fix it and of course at this point it is not under the factory warranty any longer. I was told this would fix all my problems. If this was the case why was this not fixed earlier. After picking my car back up on april 15,2011, the next day all the lights come on again and the car will not turn over at all. After jumping the vehicle off, I carried back to the dealership on april 18, 2011 and they tell me now my battery is dead. It has been one problem after another with this vehicle and this dealership. It is a true lemon and I would not suggest to anyone to purchase these vehicles. I travel about 30,000 miles a year and I do not feel safe that I will get where I am going in this vehicle without breaking down.