2011 GMC Terrain: ABS light or ABS activating

8 of the 386 complaints about the 2011 GMC Terrain describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 77,310
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2019
3
2018
3
2016
1
2015
3
2014
4
2013
2
2012
1
2011
8
2010
8

What owners say

Filed Mar 29, 2023 · Engine · FL

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. Additionally, the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ABS module and traction control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Engine · 77,310 miles · IN

2.4 l 4 cylinder engine , rear main seal leak, leaking a lot of oil , gmc bulletin number 14882 , they have hour some of their 2.4 engine vehicle, I have the same problem based on mechanic diagnosis, poring oil out from main seal between engine and transmission .leak continues and this oil leak goes all the way of back of vehicle, it causing ABS sensor read wrong, at rear and also smokes under car because leaks goes to exhaust unit. Please I need this issue looking in to to recall , this rules applies 120 k miles, 10 years, I wanted to get this recalled because they are hiding info, so they wound t fix more affected vehicle, I have been nail down by VIN, however leak does not get check out by VIN , leaks will be check by tech, mechanic or service department. So I have been given run around, I have seen so many post at social media, that they have been denied by VIN. Problem is still exist out there millions affected with those engine main seal issues.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · AZ

The ABS control module quit working causing the brake pedal the ABS module quit working making the brake pedal to go to the floor barely causing an accident on my city street.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine · 20,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. While driving approximately 1-5 MPH, the ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle showed excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that one quart of oil needed to be added every three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Gusweiler gm center (located at 1132 state rte 41, washington court house, oh 43160, (877) 643-0142) was notified of the failure via phone. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Abs light is on even after fixing the supposed problem. System stabilitrak constantly on. Excessive use of oil. 2 to 3 quartz every 2 weeks. Reduced engine power comes up on dash and no matter how fast I am going (15 MPH or 80 MPH on a highway) it doesnt matter my car will slow down or just shut off. Also happens when I have to hit braked hard, slow down or accelerate from a stopped position. I am also using a lot of gas.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · PA

Abs goes out while driving...brakes shutter. Speed sensor problem

Filed May 17, 2018 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · PA

Stalls when slowing down or letting off acceleration... Loses all power steering, ABS braking. Difficult and dangerous as it happens at any speed. Highway, city street, turning, etc.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · NC

I was in traffic on an icy day and had to brake quickly to avoid striking the car ahead of me. Since that day, the ABS light and the skidding vehicle light remains on all the time. When starting the vehicle the dashboard message shows service stabilitrak. I don't know if the ABS system is working properly. I had it to the dealership in town and they told me they may need to keep it several days and that I would have to pay for them to find the problem because allegedly they had no idea what the problem was. That could run into thousands of dollars. I took it to an auto parts store and another garage and they hooked up the code reader at both places and it didn't show any code. I checked on the internet if other people were having similar issues and there are quite a few that showed up. Some stated how they had spent several thousand dollars to have it fixed and when they got it back it did the same thing. I have contacted gm and although they have "assured" me it would be taken care of, I haven't heard any further from them. Some people on the internet have said how they were charged large amounts of money to replace the module only to have the problem return. I would like the problem fixed but more importantly I would like to know that the ABS is working properly if needed.