My A/C stopped working and my mechanic found the problem to be the circuit board in the fuse box under the hood. This box also controls many of the vehicles features. He had a very difficult time finding a new box. My total cost was $461.00.
2013 GMC Terrain electrical complaints
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My car since day one steering wheels locks up constantly, the brakes do not stop you the worst is the engines battery which is located under the seat constantly says I have no power it will turn on several codes and the start idling the rpms go up like your press g the gas but you not then you stall you can be going 70 or 20 MPH and it will just stall with no warning. The steering wheel will and I lose traction in regular roads in perfect weather. I can't seem to locate my airbags I have had my vehicle services a million times they always say nothing is wrong also when the rpms or going up.and down I lose all headlights and dash lights. This has happened to me at night so many times. This vehicle has almost killed me so many times I lost count I take it to service there is never an issue. I'm probably going to end up in a severe accident soon the brake pedal sticks and I can't press it down I had to pull into grass one time to avoid a car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving, the instrument panel darkened without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. When the vehicle was restarted, the instrument panel lighting returned to normal. The contact also stated that the defrost system failed to clear the windshield when driving in cold weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 48,000. *tt
I bought the vechile in feb. 2016 ran fine. In june of 2016. The vechile started acting like it had water in the gas hesitateing stalling and the radio and touch screen don't work took it to a dealer and he said had ater in fuel put I a new senors. But still doing the same thing stalling when coming to stop signs hesitates not going into to gear took it to gm dealer in new richmond and they hook up to a computer said nothing wrong when vechile dose it again bring it in don't turn it off thats hard to do because you have to start it up again to drive it their know today the radio is off and touchscreen don't come on I am just scared because we take our son to rochester three days a week for therpy help
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving 45 MPH, the center console lost power independently. The vehicle was taken to ig burton lewes automall (17861 coastal hwy, lewes, de 19958), but the failure could not be duplicated. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio module assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,956. **tr consumer stated took vehicle to I.g., burton 8/15/2018 vehicle's controls and displays were not working causing the heating, air conditioning,defrost, navigation system, radio controls as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative. This would happen intermittently. They could not duplicate problem. Went to pick it up on the 16th and it was not working. They kept the vehicle and replaced the radio control module. Invoices attached. Received the vehicle back 8/21/2018. Took vehicle to I.g, burton same issues as before. This time they replaced the radio control display and info screen, the radio control assembly, programmed the radio and the HVAC module. Invoice attached. Received the vehicle back 9/6/2018. 9/24/18 took vehicle to I.g., burton, dropped the vehicle off with the same issues. Today is the oct.3rd and we still don't have our vehicle back, nor have we heard anything. Updated 10/29/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated and an abnormal noise was heard. In addition, the instrument panel shorted out due to an electrical failure, which also caused all the gauges and warning indicators not to function. The dealer (carlsbad buick gmc cadillac, 5334 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, (760) 438-5311) was notified of the failures. The dealer found diagnostic failure codes p0496, p0171, and p0174, which detected pressure in the evaporative system. The dealer stated that more diagnostic testing would be needed to determine a remedy. The vehicle was also taken to suburban cadillac of costa mesa (2600 harbor blvd, costa mesa, ca 92626, (877) 844-8058) where an appointment for diagnostic testing was scheduled. The contact received a document that did not specifically indicate that it was a manufacturer recall. The contact called the manufacturer to determine if they sent her a campaign notice pertaining to the electrical and engine components for case number: [xxx]. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving 55 MPH, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The failure prevented the radio, fuel gauge, and other components from working. The contact took the vehicle to auto zone for diagnostic testing, but no failure codes were produced. The contact took the vehicle to kocourek gmc (1500 morning glory ln, wausau, wi 54401) where the technician stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact would have to pay regular price in order to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. There was one unrelated recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving 35 MPH, the gear shifted from drive to neutral without warning. The key was unable to be removed from the ignition because it failed to register when the gear was shifted to park. The vehicle was taken to victory chevrolet (717 rhyne rd, charlotte, nc 28214 (704) 790-7800), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v502000 (electrical system, power train). The failure mileage was 93,685.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the backup camera screen failed to operate. While driving at an unknown speed, the radio screen powered off without warning. After several miles, the screen powered on without being prompted. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 04/29/16
The electrical system has failed to work on a number of occasions. During this time, I have had the user interface screen freeze, not power off and lose services during usage. The electrical panel issues will lead to further complications moving forward.
After being parked for 30 minutes. The vehicle caught on fire at the driver side taillight. The cause of the fire determined by the police and fire department was faulty electrical wiring.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front collision alert sensor illuminated and the vehicle decreased in speed. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the vehicle was working properly. The failure recurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 8,033. Updated 8/22/14
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