GMC Terrain Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Terrain across 15 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (25% of reports).
- 227fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 57 of 227 complaints (25%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 21 of 227 complaints (9%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 12 of 227 complaints (5%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 12 of 227 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 227 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
GMC Terrain fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Terrain | 10 | 19% | — |
| 2023 Terrain | 16 | 40% | — |
| 2022 Terrain | 27 | 45% | — |
| 2021 Terrain | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Terrain | 25 | 13% | 5,000 |
| 2019 Terrain | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Terrain | 12 | 5% | 7,674 |
| 2017 Terrain | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2016 Terrain | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2015 Terrain | 15 | 5% | 56,700 |
| 2014 Terrain | 15 | 5% | 66,500 |
| 2013 Terrain | 21 | 6% | 35,786 |
| 2012 Terrain | 28 | 8% | 106,250 |
| 2011 Terrain | 31 | 8% | 84,902 |
| 2010 Terrain | 14 | 5% | 73,471 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Terrain. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2023 GMC Terrain has experienced two separate incidents of complete loss of motive power/engine propulsion while being driven. The vehicle suddenly loses the ability to accelerate and maintain normal propulsion, creating a serious safety risk in traffic. The first occurrence was on August 8…
I purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. It was my first time driving it since I bought it home from the dealer. I was on the highway driving about 55 mph in the left lane. All of a sudden the car started to slow down on its own going down to 15 mph without knowing what was happening. I tried to…
My 2022 GMC Terrain lost power and stalled while I was driving, creating a safety risk because I could no longer maintain speed in traffic. The incident involved a police response and a safety-related tow costing $250. On XXX, OnStar recorded diagnostic trouble code P129F. Tire Choice subsequently…
Fuel pump control module and or the in tank fuel pump failed and or isnât making proper connection for car to run correctly. Safety was put at risk as car came to abrupt halt while driving. Driver was outside of vehicle at busy intersection for vehicle diagnostics and battery jump. Battery was…
The car stalled while traveling down a road. We tried to restart and it would run for a few seconds and stall. We could not restart. There were no warning lights before the stall and after the engine would not run to get any other indicators that something was wrong. Had it towed to dealership…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Terrains have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 227 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Terrain. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Terrain fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Terrain?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 57 of 227 complaints, followed by “engine power” (21).
Other GMC Terrain problems
- Engine problems (1,211)
- Power Train problems (473)
- Visibility/wiper problems (428)
- Electrical System problems (349)
- Service Brakes problems (266)
- Air Bags problems (167)
- Exterior Lighting problems (100)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (100)
See all GMC Terrain problems.