2016 GMC TERRAIN Complaints

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  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Union City, GA

    I was leaving the area of Hiram and my car started running different and you could hear a taping noise. I drove it to the GMC dealer down the street and they said it was the timing chain. I recently had an oil change and I was wondering if that could be the problem. The dealer gave me no recommendations or indications that I needed to change belts or components and my service engine light has never came on.

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  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Chicago, IL

    The contact owns a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that an abnormal, cracking sound was coming from the windshield wipers when she attempted to activate them. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he repaired the windshield wipers. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - The Villages, FL

    2016 GMC Terrain SLT, service engine light came on, vehicle stalled many times, restarted but drove and misfired, stalled again, was able to get it to repair garage who I trust. He checked code and said I had to put a complete timing chain kit. Total cost came to $992.36 and didn't have a vehicle for a week due to weekend and a holiday. The vehicle only had 30,763 miles on it at the time but was out of factory warrantee. Reading other customer complaints, this looks like an ongoing problem and I feel should warrant a recall. Additional info such as repair invoice is attached. Please reply when received and thank you for your time.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Frankfort, IL

    The engine light comes on, then "service stabiltrak light" comes on. It starts by making it difficult to accelerate at a red stop light when it changes green. When turning a corner, because there is no quick acceleration, it has caused near miss accidents. As time goes on it becomes worse. I have lost power on the expressway and have to pull over. I have brought this car in several times and GMC has not made any repairs. It is scary when a semi is rolling behind you and you can't accelerate to get out of the way. This is a safety issue. I have received no help from GMC.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Finchville, KY

    While driving in heavy rain and traffic the front wipers quit working. Lives were put at risk by being unable see because of the heavy rain. This just happen about 5 hours ago and I have not had time to look at the problem. I almost had a panic attack !!!!!!!!!!!This is not fun, this is dangerous !!!!!!!!!!!

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - El Paso, TX

    Passenger seat occupied sensor not sensing passenger. Have light come on saying service air bag. Was told that if in an accident and I have a passenger in the front. The airbags would not deploy.

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  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Fortville, IN

    Got into a collision where I T-boned the other vehicle at 40 mph and NO airbags deployed. Passenger was thrown into the dash and knees went into the glove box and driver hit the steering wheel

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  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Kalamazoo, MI

    The contact owned a 2016 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while at a red light, the vehicle was struck from the rear which resulted in the vehicle being pushed forward and crashing into the vehicle in front. None of the air bags deployed. The front driver side seatbelt did not retract however the front passenger side did function as designed during the impact. In addition, the driver hit their head on the steering wheel during the impact. After the impact, the "reset airbag" warning message was displayed. The contact and his wife sustained bruising and contusions. Both injured sought medical treatment and went to the Emergency Room. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow lot, then the following day the insurance towed it to an insurance lot where it was determined to be destroyed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Wilmington, CA

    On May 17,2021 I took my 2016 GMC Terrain for a oil change I have only had my vehicle for about 2 months and I have noticed that it burns way too much engine oil on May 17th 2020 it had a full 100% engine oil now today is June 22 of 2021 and it has 60% oil engine

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  • 2016 GMC TERRAIN
    - Pass Christian , MS

    Wipers stop working during a storm. You can hear the motor but the blades do not move.?

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE