2011 GMC Terrain: check engine light

Filed Jul 25, 2025 · Engine · 110,714 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated while driving at undisclosed speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who confirmed there was no warranty or recall coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine might be blown. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,714.

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Engine Failure: Timing chain had excessive slack causing guide to be sheared off. Timing chain guide bolt was completely stripped requiring both the timing chain and cylinder head to be replaced. Safety: The vehicle stalled while driving Problem: Problem was confirmed by a dealer Warnings: The check engine light came on as the vehicle stalled

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 Sep 20, 2022 · Engine · NC

My wife and I on an Interstate Highway when the Check Engine light came on and the vehicle started slowing down. The message "Engine Power Reduced" came up on the dashboard display. My wife was driving and started pulling off the highway. As we left the driving surface, the car cut off. After a few minutes, the vehicle restarted and we drove home (about 12 miles). We took the vehicle to a mechanic who told us the oil was low. No low oil or low oil pressure lights had illuminated before this incident. He also stated that the timing chain would have to be changed and that this was a recurring problem on the GMC Terrain. I have not had any work done to the vehicle as yet. GMC should have a recall for this problem as I have seen many reports on the internet since it happened to us dating back over ten years.

Filed Jan 14, 2021 · Engine · 115,497 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. The contact stated that her vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts with an unknown engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but stated that the failure was likely caused by a defect inside the engine. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,497.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Engine · 96,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vvt solenoid was replaced. The contact stated that while driving, and making a slight right turn, the vehicle hesitated but continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that there was a communication failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized gmc dealer. The vehicle was later taken to coggin buick gmc in jacksonville (7245 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) where the contact was informed that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Additionally, without the check engine warning light being illuminated, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Engine · 93,000 miles · OH

My car has been wasting to much engine oil. Has had two oil changes in the last three months. At start up and while driving the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. While driving the vehicle there is a knocking and clicking sound coming from the engine at low speeds and especially when you first start the car until I get to higher speeds.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · VA

Diagnosed with oil consumption problem, p0014 code for check engine light, showing 10 degrees on scanner, recommended timing chain alignment, my car shut off while driving it, gmc has class action lawsuit, told me my VIN was eligible for it, but will not let me submit a claim, I have owned this car for a year, constant oil changes about every 2 months.

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 123,000 miles · MI

Yet again, another costly engine repair. Car would not accelerate properly, engine seemed to be back firing. Then check engine light came on (code p0016). Gmc dealer said the timing chains needs to be replaced. $2300. Yet, they will create a recall for a seat. But not an unsafe engine. Hope lives won't be lost, like with the ignition fiscal. Smh.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. The contact stated that at start up and while driving the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that damage oil rings caused severe oil consumption which in turn destroyed the engine and catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 153,000 miles · FL

My car shut off once while I was in idle at a red light and second time when I was backing up into a parking spot some one who was driving opposite me could have hit me when the car abruptly stopped. Luckily they were going very slow and stopped when my car stopped. The engine shuts off as well as the lights on the dash but when you put it in park and start it up again the engine starts back up and no check engine lights appear. Can you please look into this?

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Engine · 61,011 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. After an independent mechanic performed an oil change, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to freeman buick grapevine (501 tx-114, grapevine, tx 76051, (817) 264-7746) where it was diagnosed that a new camshaft actuator valve needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,011.