2011 GMC Terrain engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 GMC Terrain — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated while driving at undisclosed speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local…”
filed Jul 25, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump and camshaft sensor needed to be replaced…”
filed Jun 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Terrain years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Terrain | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Terrain | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Terrain | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Terrain | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Terrain | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Terrain | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Terrain | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Terrain | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Terrain | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 Terrain | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Terrain | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 GMC Terrain
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.