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72000 miles and engine and trans rebuilt
Tim Pruyn, 01/13/2017
updated 01/16/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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First of all, any who are having excessive oil consumption and have a dealer telling you it is normal, go to another dealer. There is extended coverage for this issue. Be sure to signup on my.gmc.com and explore the "Special Coverage" bulletins for yourself. The fact that this was not a recall is absolutely ridiculous and the reason I will even consider another GM product. I had to jump through hoops having oil consumption tests(every 500 miles I think) but in the end they did a partial rebuild of the engine. Problem solved. The dealers are aware of this. I had little or no consumption after 1000 miles but after 2000 I needed 3 or 4 quarts of oil. Secondly after some 72,000 miles my transmission ceased to work except in 1st gear. The warranty had expired after four years(which allowed up to 100,000 miles, argh). The Trans shop told me this was fairly common in this transmission. Argh!!! This car was bought new by my stepson and he had many issues. He thought they had all been rectified. Boy was he wrong(the two major repairs I mention were done since I owned the car)! If I had taken the time to research here, I would never have bought it. Lastly, a few comments about the interior. The door lock button is in the middle of the dash. The drivers seat is not very comfortable. The drive of the car was pretty solid and I think it looks good but those are not enough to consider this auto. I still cannot believe the 2016/2017 version looks nearly identical.
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What a Mixed Bag!
Gina Joseph Dewey, 07/04/2017
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I'd had a 2010 Chevy Equinox that had the terrible oil leak problems of this year/model. Finally (after much frustration) GM put a new engine in the car and, after another road trip, I took it to the dealer for an additional problem. I'd been on message-boards about GM vehicles and the 2011 vehicles seemed to have improved this issue, so I decided to take a chance on trading the Equinox for a 2011 Terrain. This SUV offered a smooth, quiet ride initially with good handling and great, little percs, like Sirius, bluetooth and a seat that I could adjust to exactly the way I wanted it....plus I loved the privacy windows,leather seats and moon roof. However, after a short time, the transmission began shifting hard in low gears, particularly on an incline. I really enjoyed the car and, stupidly, didn't want to have to deal with the dealer again over 'supposed problems', so I let the problem ride....it seemed minor after the huge difficulties with the Equinox. Well, needless to say, I just had to put in a rebuilt transmission at 115,000 miles. Now, deciding whether to take more chances after this investment, or to trade it in and be done with it. I know many of the positive reviews are from new buyers in the 2011 time period.....buyer beware.....I'm looking at Subaru's.
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Alexandra Marzan, 03/28/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Transmission goes after 60000 miles. Burns too much oil after 89,000 miles. Engine dies after 120,000 miles due to fuel pump failure and the pistons. Ac unit replaced at 132,000 miles and the AWD differential goes atfer 100,000 miles. The only good thing about this car is the looks other than that don’t buy this 4 cylinder suv because it lacks power and you pay for it.. trust me
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Great suv
Chick, 05/16/2018
updated 11/19/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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The only issue i have had was with the air bag light. It took the dealer over a year to finally fix it correctly.
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One problem after another
Bryan K, 05/17/2018
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Engine is terrible...have replaced every sensor, it burns oil, timing chain failure. ABS not working, Speed sensor failure, Stabilitrac failure, poor gas mileage, rear wheels can not be aligned
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