2011 GMC Terrain: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 2, 2023 · Engine · 107,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made a loud knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact added 3 quarts of oil to the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the piston ring also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Ok so my 2011 GMC terrain just went over 150,000 miles I bought this vehicle used from a dealership not knowing that there was a big lawsuit or that GMC continuted making this make and model knowing that it had a oil usage problem. So mmm mmm with that being said let's start with my vehicle uses oil, my vehicle idles high low and always rough at times, my service stabilitrak flashes, my motor sounds like a HEMI kock knock knock instead of a 2.4, doesn't matter where I'm at or where I'm going I let off of the gas and my car dies.... Let me clarify on that last one me and my 9 year old daughter we're headed home today let off the gas to go around a curve and a hill and you guesswd it my 2011 GMC TERRAIN died I lost all control and all power had no power steering and no brakes... I just thank Jesus I wasn't speeding and that there was no oncoming traffic cuz I don't think me nor my 9 year old would have made it out ok. So thanks to whatever faulty motor engine or power train GMC has with this make and model putting people's safety and lives in danger due to these issues and only choosing certain VINS eligible instead of all VINS from 2011 GMC TERRAINS in my opinion is just choosing which owners survive because this make and model is dangerous to whoever drives it and to whoever meets it on the highway.

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · Engine · PA

Purchased this vehicle in November 2020 and 7 months later was coming home from a trip, there was a ticking noise got louder and faster and then a pop. Took vehicle to a mechanic spun bearings and rods and crankcase was completely dry There were no leaks or evidence of oil These vehicles are known to have excessive oil consumption. I believe that the blown engine was a direct result of oil consumption

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 Jan 14, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 147,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns 2011 gmc terrain. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle there was a knocking and clicking sound coming from the engine. The contact coasted into a parking lot and added two quarts of oil. Fifteen to twenty minutes later, the failure recurred with the noise louder. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake, lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and restarted. Additionally, while making a right turn going downhill, the vehicle lost motive power. The brake was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle adequately. The brake pedal was depressed numerous times for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later towed to stockton gmc dealer, (address unknown, (814) 238-4905) and was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · 85,000 miles · SD

Motor started knocking louder and louder at 85,000 miles. Brought vehicle to a gm dealer where they replaced; timing chain, balance chain, tensioner, and valves. Gm only claims responsibility for the timing chain, though that part breaking caused far more damage to the motor. Gm has knowingly put and kept out their bad 4-cylinder ecotech motors from 2010-2013. Their class action lawsuit stipulations disqualify most vehicles that are affected. My vehicle is currently broken down due to the same issue, I can't rely on the motor to get me where I'm going without dying at a stop sign or running completely out of oil 2,000 miles after having an oil change. While breaking on a highway my motor will rev up, as if it's trying to accelerate while I'm trying to slow down.

Filed Jan 18, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

Excessive oil consumption. I purchased a 2011 terrain not knowing there was an issue with the excessive oil consumption. There is no warning light just started tapping in the engine. Noticed a knocking/rattling in engine while accelerating at slow speeds, on board computer stated remaining oil live was over 51%, however no oil registered on dipstick. Add oil and noise stopped. I only discovered because I started to hear a stranger noise when I was stopped with the car running.

Filed Mar 11, 2018 · Engine · 138,157 miles · MI · fire

Vehicle caught on fire after pulling off the highway onto a busy city road. The cause was oil spilling onto the hot exhaust after catastrophic engine failure when the piston rods went through the side of the block. A bystander had a fire extinguisher and was able to put the fire out in the engine bay, after I was able to safely get out of the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss according to our insurance company, but we have a claim on our record with insurance going up since gm would not cover the claim because the mileage was over 100,000 miles even though this oil consumption issue was present well before 100,000 miles. Sometime prior to this the dealer performed a piston rebuild for excessive oil consumption. After the repair the vehicle made a knocking noise on start up. The dealer passed this off and we were told not to worry about it. We pressed the issue a couple of times and the answer was the same, don't worry about it, it will go away. This is just unacceptable and dangerous to the owners of this engine.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · IL

It has a loud knocking sound which gets louder with the a c on.

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Engine · 5,274 miles · MD

I was driving my new 2011 terrain I just brought in may 2011, when it started to idle roughly, the engine light came on and it cut off while at a stop light. I restarted the car and it begins to stall out and hesitate. It also started to make a rattling/ knocking sound when starting the car. It sounds like a diesel truck. I took it right to the dealer to find that there was a recall coming out 8/12 mileage 5274. I then called general motors to report this problem which shouldn't have happened to brand new car. I didn't drive the car cause I was afraid of what might happen. I took it back to the service department who reset it on 8/15, which did not fix the problem. They fixed the recall parts,didn't fix the problem, took it back on 8/24 mileage 5675, 9/2 mileage 6353 for the same problems. I had to have it towed on 9/14 mileage 7341 for the same issues that were never fixed. They continued to say the system is not reading any code and there is nothing they can do, they cant duplicate the problems,I had onstar run diagnostics and gave them the codes. To this day the problems have not been fixed and continue to exist. Gm still does not want to own up to the fact that they have mad a bad product, and don't realize that this is a safety problem that can cause a serious accident with this car hesitating and stalling out while your driving it. The rattling and knocking noise when starting the car who knows what that is? When you call gm to get then to fix this problem and if they cant fix the car, replace the car, or just buy it back, they try to offer you an inconvenience fee instead of owning up to the problem, which is their way of shutting you up. This is beyond the lemon law. Gm needs to take this serious and stop brushing this problem under the carpet. Report them to bbb and the attorneys generals office in your state they should not be allowed to get away with this.

Filed Jul 3, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · PA

3 problems with my 2011 gmc terrain awd, 2.4 liter 1. Poor gas mileage - averaging 18.8 miles for a vehicle rated 20 city, 29 hwy. I drive 42 miles daily, 4 city, 38 hwy. Dealer checked, no codes and states "operating as per deigned intent" 2. Jerky transmission shifts and severe hesitation on startup and slow speeds in eco mode. Dealer checked, no codes and states "operating as per deigned intent" 3. Engine "knock" on startup that last from 3 to 10 seconds, normally on "cold" startup. Dealer checked and could not duplicate complaint, checked cam phaser screens per service bulletin and states no debris is present. Dealer states no codes are present and nothing they can do. Oil and oil filter were changed at my request. Engine knock and poor gas mileage still exist, transmission issue seems to have changed to normal and slightly hard shifting now after dealer visit.