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2017 GMC Terrain: jerking or lurching

6 of the 135 complaints about the 2017 GMC Terrain describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

What owners say

Filed Oct 3, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · IN

We have had 4 transmissions since we bought the vehicle. It slows down to almost a stop after it hits 30 mph and makes weird noises all throughout the vehicle. The back right tire sticks to the pavement and jerks when i start to drive. The key ignition has been fixed several times and still sometimes won't turn with the key or come out. Yes Warranty told the repaid service company to fix whatever, and they did but it still after 2 more transmission hasn't fixed the issues. Engine light and not sure what else.

Filed Apr 24, 2024 · Engine · MI

The 2.4-liter engine contains a defect that causes them to improperly burn off and consume abnormally high amounts of oil. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Excessive oil consumption cannot be reasonably anticipated or predicted and causes the engine to run while low on engine oil, putting me and other drivers at risk due to engine fire, unexpected engine failure, vehicle jerking, power loss, etc. Yes, both certified dealers, independent service centers, and myself have observed and noted the low levels of engine oil as soon as 500 miles after an oil change. I have spoken with GM representatives via phone about the issue, but they are not interested in inspecting the vehicle or offering driver support. They have consistently denied awareness of an issue despite hundreds of documented complaints and a pending class action lawsuit in the state of Missouri. There are no warnings, messages, or symptoms prior to discovering low engine oil levels. This issue requires drivers to self-monitor the issue every 500-1000 miles and requires an excessive number of oil changes to keep the vehicle at a safe level of engine oil for operation.

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Engine · OH

2.4L Ecotec engines contain a defect that consumes excessive engine oil leading to: unanticipated engine shutdowns, engine stalls, engine knocking, unexpected loss of power, and vehicle jerking. The first instance I was still in a parking lot, the second on was on a local street traveling at 25 mph. During the third instance, My son and I have driven our car on 4 separate occasions and while driving on the freeway at 70 mph just after rush yesterday when the engine shut off. I took the car to my mechanic who informed me that my vehicle that has less than 88k miles is burning up the oil and soon will need the engine replaced.

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · AL

1. The car started making a noise then started surging and jerking. I'm not a mechanic, so I don't know what happened but it will not crank now. Yes, someone can come inspect the vehicle, by appointment only. 2. I was afraid that the car was going to blow up or the brakes would not hold. 3. No, the problem has not been reproduced or inspected. 4. No, the vehicle or component has not been inspected. 5. NO, there were no warning lights to let me know there was a problem.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Transmission · MA

transmission jerking at low speeds no power,was told by dealer i need a new transmission i only have 60,000 miles on my 2017 terain gmc no warning indicator lights came on

Filed Jan 29, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 46,580 miles · CA

My check engine light came on along with a a message that states 'reduced engine power' and a message reading 'service stabilitrek when I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH. This created suddenly jerking and slow acceleration so that I had to pull off the road. I found a forum at [xxx] that reveals that this has been an issue with gmc modes at least as long as 2011. The duration for which this has been a problem with gmc models, and the fact that stabilitrek is an integral safety feature of the vehicle in avoiding accidents seems to merit a recall. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Questions about the 2017 GMC Terrain jerking

Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2017 GMC Terrain?

6 of 135 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Terrain (4%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 GMC Terrain?

There are 0 recalls and 59 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 GMC Terrain

Oil consumption 30Engine failure 20Stalling 16Check engine light 15Loss of power 11Tire blowout 8Fire or smoke 6No deployment 5

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