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A Lot of Issues and Problems
cockermom, 09/12/2012
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2011 GMC Terrain SLE2 Automatic with a 4 cylinder engine. The engine is so small that this poor vehicle has terrible pick-up. It's dangerous to try and pass on the highway or pick up speed when merging because the pick up is so bad. Another major issue we have is that the engine seems to be hesitating or fluttering or it is stalling at low throttle which is extremely dangerous when driving period let alone driving up a hill. This problem warrants a recall. The doors are so lightweight that they will slam on you when opening/closing which is dangerous to passengers. This needs to be sorted by GMC as it's dangerous. Passenger airbag light doesn't work. Poor gas mileage.
Fearful grandmother!!!!!!!
Scared grandmother, 07/17/2016
updated 08/29/2016
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Check engine light stays on however dealership states no problem found: possibly gas cap loose. Purchased new gas cap: check engine light still stays on. GREAT NEWS. Spoke with salesman of my car; he advised me there is a recall on my vehicle for problems with the catalytic converter and recall letters being sent out as of yesterday August 25th. So very thankful he let me know of this recall which helps lowering my stress level.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Tiffany Sifford, 06/19/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I must say I did a year worth of research before I decided to purchase another SUV. This vehicle seemed to be a good choice according to the reviews, well I was very disappointed to have to come back to the dealership multiple times for recalls and repairs needed that were covered under my warranty. This issue I have is eagerly and reliability. I have a family with four children and every time I ride I this vehicle I got nervous out our safety. I contacted GMC CEO directly and expressed my disappointment of the vehicles performance which resulted in me having $2,400 worth of repairs covered through my warranty. Just a couple months later my vehicle cut off while driving on the highway. I returned it back to GMC only to have a oil consumption completed and no issues or codes to show up on the diagnostic test. GMC customer service then closed my complaint and wished me luck. So I’m stuck with a unsafe SUV that I’m supposed to drive my children in. GMC refuses to take the vehicle back and satisfy the loan therefore I was forced to purchase another vehicle and pay on this SUV that isn’t safe to drive. I will not say that all vehicle through GMC are bad but the Terrian needs to be taken off the market. This vehicle will end up killing a family at some point.
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Great car, would like more options
tommyycar, 02/14/2011
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
We have had this car for a year and we like it very much. We bought this for my wife to drive, but I also use it a lot. As a matter of fact, when it is time for me to trade my Lexus this summer, I would buy a Terrain for myself in a heartbeat if it just had some more goodies. I know that GM markets this as a family car, but it is also the perfect car for traveling empty nesters who need some cargo capacity but also want good fuel mileage. In my opinion, GM is missing the boat by not adding an empty nester package to include things like power passenger seat, power sliding back seat, power adjusting steering wheel, rain sensing wipers. Maybe a Cadillac version!?
Enjoyable ride
Pete, 11/18/2010
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owned this vehicle for 2 months and I am very happy with it. I get 25 mpg on the highway, I wish it were closer to the EPA estimate of 29. I like the ride and handling, it drives more car like and doesn't lean on curves like my Envoy. I do a lot of driving between VT and LI,NY and wanted better gas mileage. I got the 4 cyl SLT-1 AWD version in Merlot Jewel, a great color.