2011 GMC Terrain Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2011 GMC Terrain, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,500 miles.
- 76power train complaints
- 74,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 1 an injury.
GMC Terrain power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 5 | 15% | 3,250 |
| 2025 Terrain | 4 | 31% | — |
| 2024 Terrain | 22 | 42% | 3,787 |
| 2023 Terrain | 8 | 20% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Terrain | 8 | 13% | 18,443 |
| 2021 Terrain | 8 | 22% | 57,422 |
| 2020 Terrain | 28 | 14% | 53,500 |
| 2019 Terrain | 52 | 28% | 14,000 |
| 2018 Terrain | 41 | 18% | 10,300 |
| 2017 Terrain | 24 | 18% | 46,580 |
| 2016 Terrain | 11 | 7% | 53,964 |
| 2015 Terrain | 21 | 7% | 31,431 |
| 2014 Terrain | 33 | 11% | 55,125 |
| 2013 Terrain | 44 | 12% | 94,843 |
| 2012 Terrain | 37 | 10% | 87,114 |
| 2011 Terrain | 76 | 20% | 74,500 |
| 2010 Terrain | 51 | 18% | 70,059 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission
Transmission and control arms
Transmission failure
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 GMC Terrains have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about power train for the 2011 GMC Terrain (20% of the 386 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Terrain power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2011 GMC Terrain problems
- Engine problems (178)
See all 2011 GMC Terrain problems or power train problems across all Terrain years.