2011 GMC Terrain acceleration problems

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 86,927 miles · MI

I was driving back home from the store friday night and my wheels start squeaking and increasingly became hard to then the wheel whenever I turned. When I got home tried to park the wheels locked up and I couldn't turn the wheels anymore. Diver the car again monday it was fine until I was my way home again the wheels locked up, car wouldn't accelerate part 2nd gear, then I wasn't able to reverse and my engineer light came on. I just bought the car 5 months ago from a dealership. No I don't have a warranty and there is 86927 miles on it. No accidents whatsoever. I recently found out that this vehicle is known to have transmission failure.

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Hesitation and lag on acceleration after hard or quick brake application. Feels like engine momentarily stalling or trans mission not engaging for one or two seconds.. Happens when vehicle is in motion, happens in stop and go traffic, happens coming out of turns,also in straight line motion. Poses a safety risk such as when entering an intersection and not being able to accelerate through the intersection to avoid collision with other vehicles crossing that intersection.

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · MO

My terrain has used so much oil since it was purchased and we keep the oil changed every time it's needed now the timing chain is messing up and is going to be expensive to fix I have read online where the 2011s have the same issue, the repairs are too expensive my fianc got laid off due to covid-19 I'm the only one working I need help and don't know where to turn to, the truck stoped going in the middle of me turning into a gas station I was almost rear ended.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Acceleration · 100,715 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 30 MPH and did not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the total control module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle had a very high oil consumption and needed a new engine. The mechanic stated that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,715.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 119,880 miles · WI

My gmc terrain 2011 is having trouble accelerating, and I hear a noise from the engine. When I am at a stop light and I try to accelerate, it pulls and doesn't go forward. It's stalking my terrain. I did some research, and I found that this vehicle has a recall #12313d- special coverage adjustment- engine balance chain and fuel pump. I looked up, and it seems this vehicle has 0 unclaimed recalls. So, I'm concern because this vehicle is stalling and not working as it should be. The recall does say, 'if left untreated, could cause the chain to break, leading to engine damaged.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 171,000 miles · NC

I have been having an issue with the stability track/reduced engine power coming on. I will be driving and then the reduced engine power with an exclamation mark pops up, my car speed drops and then the car cuts off. The car would crank back up after sitting for a while. After researching this, I found that several other gmc, chevy and cadillacs had this same issue and were given the run around by gmc when trying to have it fixed. There was a recall for those vehicles but not the terrain. I have had the throttle body cleaned like suggested and that did not solve the problem. The problem occurs no matter if I am on the highway or regular streets. Being a single parent of 3 and legal guardian of 1 grandchild, I don't have money to keep trying to repair this issue. I had my transmission looked at and that was not the issue. How can I get them to correct the stability track/reduced engine power issue? I have been without my car for a week now. This is making it hard to get back and forth to work. I am actually calling the gmc headquarters to report this issue and then the better business bureau.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 45,000 miles · FL

I bought a used 2011 gmc terrain with a clean carfax and 35000 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems. The car burn at least a quart of oil every 2 weeks. The constantly just cuts off when driving. Gmc needs to do sometime about this before peolpe are killed.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Acceleration · 103,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 86,000 miles · FL

This car stalls for no reason while driving. I have fixed it multiple times but no fix works. It stalled on me while exiting the freeway yesterday, very scary situation. I am worried I will be in a wreck. I press the gas and the car will not accelerate. Very dangerous in certain situations. Especially when it stalls while making a turn in a intersection. Almost got t-boned the other day when it stalled while a car was oncoming. Since gm is not willing to acknowledge the problem and have not fix in place I will be getting rid of the car at my loss.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Acceleration · MI

2011 gmc terrain. Consumer writes in regards to engine and vehicle acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated when he accelerated from 25 to 35 MPH, he experienced a sudden loss of power to 5 MPH. The dealer replaced the throttle body.