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2012 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 40 repairs.
2012 GMC Terrain repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Terrain in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Steering grinds or is rough at low speeds. Dealer checked and said nothing is wrong but GMC created a file and will watch for others with this problem. Rear seat does not fold flat--appears stuck.Dealer lubed the lever and said I was not pulling the lever properly (give me a break). I tried several times at dealer and it worked fine. Got home and tried again and it did not work. | ||
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Terrain in Kuwait Jul 2012 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 201846500 mi$1300 | Front lower bushings changed, and both rear arms changed Coolant leak was found during service. Replaced the water pump. Stability warning light came on and the car had lost some power, car was checked by the dealer, didn’t anything Wrong with the system. So no repair or parts were required. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201435000 mi | Air Intake was loose allowing for lean condition causing power loss In-dash Nav would occasionally freeze. It would repair itself after stopping and restarting the engine Key would not turn in ignition | ||
| Mar 201898000 miUS $400 | Replace right front hub (with bearing) - system checked due to ABS, AWD & Traction control warning messages | ||
| GMC Terrain in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201318700 mi | Chrome trim around cup holder was peeling. Dealer replaced with new part under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201322700 mi | First trip to the dealer they did the de-carbonization, then on the second trip and 1 week in the shop they found excess carbon buildup on the intake valves and have replaced 3 injectors, added fuel treatment and recommended the top tier gasoline to us. | ||
| Jul 201433300 mi | Paint starting lifting off of rear hatch. It was repainted under warranty. | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 20124000 mi | Front passenger seat belt buckle was put on backwards | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Power liftgate would go to the up position but then it would drop to half way point after about a minute. The fix was to replace the pneumatic strut on the right side; seal was bad allowing gas to escape. | ||
| GMC Terrain in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 20125000 mi | Tire pressure sensors erroneous readings, Dealer performed upgrade of BCM under recall to correct | ||
| GMC Terrain in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 201575000 miUS $250 | Check engine light.stabilitrac needs service, reduced engine power' displays all at same time. Turn car off. Wait. Then on. Just engine lite. Code is P0191. Replaced fuel rail pressure sensor. | ||
| Jun 201582000 mi | Rubbing noise front driverside. Just heard it when slowing down,braking. It was front wheel bearing. | ||
| Aug 201583700 mi | Leaking. Water pump bad. Covered under the 100k powertrain warranty! | ||
| Sep 201588000 miUS $200 | Dead battery | ||
| Dec 201588000 mi | Windshield washer fluid was not: working. Both front and back. Assuming issue with the pump. Didn't repair. Traded vehicle in at that point | ||
| GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201344000 miUS $290 | Battery went bad after fewer than 2 years on the road. New Battery is $200 and $60-$80 to "reprogram" the computer. | ||
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Terrain in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201445000 miUS $5000 | TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD. RINGS, TIMING CHAIN, SEALS, ETC. TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD. RINGS, TIMING CHAIN, SEALS, ETC. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 201896000 miUS $300 | axle | ||
| GMC Terrain in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201682000 miUS $198 | Air sensor and battery replaced | ||
| GMC Terrain in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 20139000 mi | TSB for oil life monitor. Reprogrammed oil life monitor for more frequent oil changes. Done with routine maintenance appointment. | ||
| GMC Terrain in South Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201311600 mi | USB not working right sometimes faults out to radio OLM software reset | ||
| GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201446860 mi | Timing chain and tensioner assy | ||
| GMC Terrain in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201433000 mi | AC to be reprogamed | ||
2012 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Terrain in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201430000 mi | Chrome trim damaged the hood of the vehicle, resulting in rust. | ||
| Aug 201435890 mi | Actuators, lower solenoids, timing chain, seals, replaced. Oil flushed. Timing chain lost durability making it loose. Actuators, lower solenoids, timing chain, seals, replaced. Oil flushed. Timing chain lost durability making it loose. | ||
| GMC Terrain in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201320060 mi | All 4 doors were repainted at the bottom seam due to perforation and rust developing. This was done under warranty | ||
| May 201447740 mi | Infamous door seams with paint peeling, rear lift gate paint blistering. | ||
| Apr 201572540 mi | Power steering motor replaced under warranty. Notice received in mail for steering locking in position at highway speeds | ||
| Jul 201575620 mi | Power steering motor replaced, power steering rack and inner tie rods replaced Ex solenoid replacement. Check engine light on. | ||
| Sep 201578740 mi | infamous door seam issue. Bottoms of doors corroding | ||
| GMC Terrain in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201310540 mi | Oct. 2012 Engine was replaced due to defect.(using oil). Under warranty. Before this repair was performed, vehicle worked perfectly, excellent performance. Once repair was done, vehicle worked terrible,poor fuel mileage, engine sputter etc. | ||
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