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2 out of 5 stars

Not professional grade

Never GM , 02/05/2022
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I bought the 2011 GMC Terrain SLT2 with the 2.4 engine. I love my sierra and figured I'd love this car because it's GMC... I've owned this car for 6 months and have replaced the timing chain, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, brakes, headlights... This car has also depreciated significantly in that half a year as well... It's worth what I put in parts but I'm offing it. Transmission seems like it's next. Does not shift smooth anymore. GM is well aware of these problems with faulty manifold and timing chain but did nothing for anyone outside of warranty. It should be a recall. Either way that Sierra is now gone welcome Ford to the driveway and the terrain will be replaced by Toyota next week. I've driven that pile of junk a total of 3000 miles, one oil change. It's lived at the dealer as long as it lived in the driveway. Stay away from the terrain and hedge your bets by just staying away from GMC

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1 out of 5 stars

JUNK!!!

Tmsetzer , 05/08/2021
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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We just blew our fourth motor through no fault of our own, also, we are on our second tranny!

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst car i ever bought

Robin, 01/13/2021
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I have never owned a vehicle that had this many problems in 3 years...camshaft censors,Cadillac converter, all 3 seals went on the engine, pvc velve went, all in fist 3 months of owning it. And now again 3 years later the engine blew another seal im so done with this worthless vehicle...I would never buy a gmc again 9000.00 in the negative..

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2 out of 5 stars

Stay Clear of GMC Terrain

glen1755, 08/08/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Bought a 2011 GMC Terrain because I was looking for a good sized SUV... Paid over 20k for it and had to pump thousands more into it over the years. lol consumption issues, electrical issues, water pump and timing chain issues (timing chain is inside the water pump casing!!!), rusting issues around the hub wheels and bad on gas. Too big of a vehicle for a 4 cylinder to move. Stay away. One of the worse regrets I have ever had in purchasing a vehicle.

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1 out of 5 stars

Biggest POS ever

Johnnie , 07/25/2020
2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Stay away, I’ve made it to 160k only because I work on my own vehicle. Excessive oil consumption plays havoc on cat conv., replaced both front and rear cats 4x. Last time I gutted them and no more problem. Replaced ac compressor 3x, aside from oil consumption engine runs fine. Alternator 3x front axles 2x, pcm 1x Save your money buy Toyota.

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