2011 GMC Terrain: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Engine · MN

continuous excessive oil issues burns and uses 3-5 quarts of oil every week to 2 weeks causing engine issues slow acceleration lurching and chugging issues with engine won’t downshift or upshift correctly transmission seizing issues have spent 1000s of dollars trying to fix this issue and mechanic has said it’s just a commen issues with this make and model and year range just have to keep pouring oil in each week which is costly and eventually will cause my engine and transmission to fail.

Filed Aug 20, 2021 · Engine · 170,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the stability track control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle 2-3 times before being able to proceed driving. The contact stated that while stopped at the next traffic light, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was restarted however, while driving the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the spark plug and coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to another certified mechanic who diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced because sensors within the vehicle, due to the excessive oil consumption, were clogging up the pistons. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Vehicle has been burning up to 3 quarts of oil every 1,500 miles. This has been an ongoing issue for years. In 2020 a GM dealer serviced/repaired the vehicle to correct the issue; the vehicle only had approximately 60,000 miles at the time. The issue returned around 20,000 miles after the repair. Neither an instrument panel light nor a OBDII code appears when the oil is low. When the oil is low the vehicle stalls when making a turn and also jitters and jerks while idling. I am put in a dangerous situation when the vehicle stalls (especially on the freeway service roads).

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

Excessive oil consumption. Have to put 1 to 2 quarts every 300-500 miles. Even after just having an oil change and tune up. Car also gets jerky when driving and it is switching between gears - I have an automatic. Can happen when at a stop and then going or happen in the middle of driving while accelerating.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Engine · 59,000 miles · MI

Takata recall : sucking up oil, rattling sound, car jerking forward- diagnosis from gmc dealership- replace pistons, timing rings, and actuators, vehicle had 1 quart of oil and vehicle had regular oil checks and was in shop less than a year prior. This was a known recall by the dealership. 59k mileage on vehicle . We have letter and all documents

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Transmission · 85,656 miles · IL

The gmc jerks forward and it almost hit person in front. Then when it shift from 2nd to 1st it jerks down into a stall. Someone could rear end me. Because of the suddenness of the stop.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 104,560 miles · IL

I purchased my car used in september two weeks later I started experiencing stalling and erratic jerking while driving. I took the car to the dealer where I purchased the car (while it was under warranty) and was told not to worry it's just the o2 sensors. The car was loosing oil like crazy. December the car became worse and stalled and would not start. The dealership informed me I need a new engine, I am no longer covered under warranty and still paying for this car. No one will help me so now I'm stuck with a payment and an inoperable car.. Oh did I mention I got a car fax once the car broke down to see the vehicle history the title is branded manufactor buy back/lemon.. I have seen on several forums and google that many people have complained and gm will not do a recall this issue is totally unsafe and can cause serious injury.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · TX

Vehicle(automatic) will stall while driving, has happened multiple times on freeway. Mechanics are not discovering any issues, vehicle has regular maintenance. There has been times where the vehicle would not go into reverse and would jerk then shut off, it seems there is an issue with gears/transmission. Have researched online and there are many similar complaints of stalling vehicles while driving.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Transmission · MI

I purchased my car brand new in april of 2011. I didn't even have it a year and I had to take it in 3 different times for stalling. The engine light never came on therefore they couldn't pull a code to know what exactly was wrong but because it was under warranty, they just started replacing parts. The very first time it stalled they told me to watch what kind of gas I was putting it. They told me to try only going to mobil, bp or shell. I shook my head the whole time they were saying this but to rule it out for them, that's what I did. Obviously that wasn't the problem. Then, upon a cold start, the engine was very loud and made a rattling noise. Again, no engine light. The whole time I've had the vehicle it hesitates when pulling into traffic sometimes. Sometimes the kick back it gives off is so big that it actually jerks your body forward. I've had the car for 6 years and have over 10 receipts from dealerships for taking it in over the yrs.they have "replaced/fixed" cam auctor solonoids, actuator, tensioner, timing chain, catalytic converter, gasket, manifold and piston..to name a few.the other day I noticed a slight grinding noise when turning right.I went straight home and was going to have my friend listen to it so we could figure out where it was possibly coming from.within 2 hrs just sitting in the driveway the grinding became 20x worse and extremely loud! I couldn't even back it out of my driveway without it sounding like my whole entire engine was going to fall out.we were thinking it was the transfer case/transmission.I had to have it towed to the dealership where they called me a few hrs later only to confirm it was the transfer case and it will be $2,400 bc it's no long under warranty.I have numerous receipts showing ongoing issues with this and other things.I'm furious and disappointed.I bought a new car to feel safer in and I haven't felt that once!

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked without warning. Upon starting the vehicle, the service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 09/06/17*lj

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 62,353 miles · AL

I have a 2011 gmc terrain about 62390 miles. When I am accelerating the car jerks. I took it to the dealer they state they could not find nothing wrong. I just got the fuel pump replaced due to a recall. And now a light came on that read AC off due to high engine temp but the temperature gauge showed cold and it never went to normal after being on for 20 mins and to this day is goes to the notch right before normal. Also when the fuel is low the light does not come on. I called the dealership and they stated they have to duplicate the problem to fix it but I cant bring it in until 12/16/2016 because they are booked

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission began to hesitate and jerked. In addition, the transmission slipped gears intermittently with a rapid loss of engine oil. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to locate the failure. The transmission fluid was flushed however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.