Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2011 GMC Terrain

My vehicle had been having to common oil consumption meaning I checked the oil every time I got fuel. This last time I went to check the oil level the dipstick was under so much pressure it shot twenty feet into the air when the hood opened. I then drove the vehicle from the gas station back home and this time took the oil fill cap off and when I turned the cap a quarter turn it blew off into the air followed by burning hot oil droplets and steam. When I run the vehicle for any amount of time the oil drain back system builds more pressure then the cooling system eventually causing the vehicle to stall under load such as when taking off from a stop. When the vehicle does stall it will take from 2-10 minuets to restart.

I purchased the vehicle in March 2018. From the date of purchase, the service engine and/or change oil lights would turn on. Every time I took the vehicle to my mechanic, it needed oil. In January 2020, I got a notice from GMC about the settlement of a lawsuit regarding vehicle oil consumption. I took the vehicle to my local GMC and the manager read the "notice of approval of class action settlement and claim form" that was sent to me. The lawsuit requires GMC to pay for repairs or reimburse customers for the repairs. My vehicle had not had the necessary repairs done to it, so the manager instructed me to approve the necessary repairs and pay for them out of pocket because GMC would reimburse me. The repairs were completed on February 7, 2020. I followed all the guidelines provided to me by GMC in order to get the reimbursement. I mailed documents to them a week after the repairs were completed, months before the deadline of may 16, 2020. After waiting over a month and not getting reimbursed, I called GMC customer services (1-866-790-5600) on April 11, 2020. I was informed by GMC customer service to expect a reimbursement check for repairs and rental car fees within two weeks. After not receiving the reimbursement, I called again in June and July 2020 and given the same information-wait. This continued throughout the summer. The delay was blamed on covid-19. I called again in late September 2020, and they instructed me to email all the documents and that the check would arrive in two weeks. On September 30, 2020, I emailed all the documents to GMC. After waiting another two weeks, I called them and they again said it would come in two weeks. On November 10, 2020, I sent another email asking for the reimbursement check. A week later, I got a letter stating I did not qualify for reimbursement because the time had passed/expired.

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that at start up and while driving the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that damage oil rings caused severe oil consumption which in turn destroyed the engine and catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Multiple times my GMC stalls while in movement. Does it when I am making turns driving slow speeds or backing up. Multiple times it has resulted in my vehicle almost being hit. Big problem I am having as well is that oil seems to burn fast. I get my oil changes regularly but have to go back into shop between oil changes for them to put more oil in as its burning out so quickly. I am not leaking oil at all!! these two things have been a constant problem being a mom I am scared to have m uh kids in the car that it may malfunction while they are in it and result in an accident. Recalls should be in place to fix these problems as they are serious problems.

Engine is burning out oil and causes engine to stall in highways. It may lead to accidents and fatalities. Engine is also losing power completely.

Excessive oil consumption piston ring wear.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC terrian. The contact stated that while exiting the freeway going 30 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle on 3 to 4 time which resumed back to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer mastria Buick GMC 1525 new state hwy, raynham, MA 02767 (800)-821-1998 were it was diagnosed with excessive engine oil consumption and the piston ring needed to be replaced. The oil was replaced in the vehicle but no further work was done. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,396. Ck.

Proven oil consumption problem on my car as well as many others leading to a class act which has failed just about everyone. Car is completely unsafe and these cars require a new engine among other fixes in order to avoid the engine blowing. My engine blew on the highway with no warning despite regular oil changes and maintenance. The oil consumption problem has been documented by gm and they are still negligent to the issue. The car was in motion on the highway going around 70 mph when the engine blew. There is supposed to be an oil light signifying low oil which did not go off as well as doing 3 oil consumption tests mandated by gm in order for them to do any repairs. All were failed tests and gm still pushed for more tests that required me to keep driving it. Despite the failed tests they still fought it and the engine blew over this time.

�excessive oil consumption� GMC will not honor their recall. I received a letter in August of 2015 saying to bring my vehicle in if my car was effected as long as it was in the 7 years 6 months and less than 120k miles. In August 2016 I started to smell oil burning in my car and black oil leaking out of the engine. After my research this was the beginning stages of this recall. I called, GMC james rivard and mentioned this recall asking them to fix it. There was only at 98k miles and it had been less than 7 years. They later said they had to replace a cap that wore out, but charged me 129. I realized they had took advantage of me by charging me simply for cleaning up the oil and putting more in. Nothing on the reciept mentions a replacement cap. Through the years my husband and I started to noticed more issues, stabiltrak warnings, low acceleration, oil changes not lasting more then 2. 5 to 3 months. We called in August 2018 and was told I could bring it in, but would have to pay the 125 if they decided it was not the recall. This was the issue previously! since we've paid off the car in September 2018, we have experienced the car stopping in while in drive when pressing the break, �low engine power� warnings, along with the stabiltrak warnings, and frequently wants to stop when making hard left or right turns on streets. We took to a local mechanic last week and was informed the cars oil was completely (gone for the 3rd time, the oil life in my car was at 27%). With several others, they informed this could be due to piston rings being worn out. I immediately recalled the incident in 2016 and called the GMC recall center. They refused to make the dealer honor this recall, since it expired in September 2018. . . Coincidentally when I paid off my car. I wish they would have taken care of this issue when I asked! I have totally lost trust in the GMC brand.

"excessive oil consumption" after having the oil consumption tests performed on my truck it was discovered that my vehicle needed the rings and pistons replaced, therefore, on January 18th, 2016 my truck went into rogers Chevrolet (now known as michael bates) to have this done, under the special warranty known as excessive oil consumption. I received my truck back on January 25th, 2016 after being told it was fixed. Once my free oil changes were up in March of 2016, I either took my truck for oil changes or my uncle, grandfather or myself conducted the oil changes (you will see the receipts on this). After some time I started to use oil again, more than normal. When I inquired with rogers Chevrolet I was told that my truck should be fine because they already replaced the pistons and rings and that my engine is just going to burn oil because the way gm built the motor and to keep extra oil on hand. Well on 01/30/2019 I was on the highway doing around 75mph when my engine failed. I almost was in an accident on the 3 lane highway! I was advised to have it towed to a nearby dealer in which I did. I was informed that the pistons blew through the bottom of the motor, and then I was advised to provide receipts in which I did, and now I am being told the special warranty is expired in which it is not I am only at 109,000 miles and it was last serviced for this special warranty in 2016, therefore, it should be covered until the 120,000 miles like indicated on the warranty bulletin. This issue is very dangerous and fatalities are going to happen if this doesn't get addressed and fixed properly. The maintenance on my truck is excellent, I took very good care of it, and I have the receipts to prove it, however, I did some research after this happened to me and I was informed that there must be a problem with the block/heads in the motor for it to do this and gm has to know this!.

We purchased a 2011 GMC Terrain may 29th 2018 used with 70000 miles from the hazleton Nissan from the hazleton auto mall here in PA. It now has 78000. Had two oil changes done already. There is definitely a excessive oil consumption problem with this vehicle as I just got a oil change hut the 50 percent oil life and having issues again. We have contacted hazleton Nissan found out they were closing after signing a " set for life" contract which had a powertrain warranty. Now I cannot use my warranty. Anyway I was driving home tonight from work on interstate 81 when the car without warning just cut off and lost all power. He got it to the side of the highway and had to put it in neutral and restart it. After it started he brought it to a gas station where it had stalled again. Got it almost home and stalled again. God forbid my children were in this car when this car decided to cut off and he had no brakes no steering nothing. Nissan in hazleton was aware of this and I can't even use my warranty that they signed and I signed. I was promised something that I cannot use. GMC had a call from us around 73000 miles and I told them it was clicking and stalling. They wouldn't touch it bc Nissan is the one who sold it to me and the contract was with them, but they are no longer open so what do I do now? I cannot afford a huge fix hence why I got this car bc the warranty and I wouldn't have to pay for anything if it fell under the powertrain which it is. If I needed a new motor I would get one for free see what I am saying? someone could seriously get hurt or even die and this is our only vehicle can someone please help me? kept up with all oil changes also. This is very dangerous and should be fixed. I fear for my wife and children as they always are using this car.

Excessive engine oil consumption about a quaker of oil every 2000 miles. This vehicle was bought from a non GMC as used certified with 145450 miles date 01/18/2019. By then then vehicles was classified as recall. With especial coverage warranty from GMC please see bulletin number 15285a. I reach out to gm customer engagement center of CA, but they refused to pay for diagnoses fees and repairs , quote the vehicle is over 120000. I had also made a complain to the better business bureau. I would like GMC pay for diagnoses and repairs to a certified local GMC dealership. Thank you for you help respectfully, customer.

Excessive oil consumption. Have to put 1 to 2 quarts every 300-500 miles. Even after just having an oil change and tune up. Car also gets jerky when driving and it is switching between gears - I have an automatic. Can happen when at a stop and then going or happen in the middle of driving while accelerating.

I purchased a 2011 Terrain not knowing there was an issue with the excessive oil consumption. I have called GMC for a fix and have been told that nhsa is the one who decides what VIN # get a letter to get the motor fixed. I disagree with this since fir the other VIN# are having the same issue why would you not include all models experiencing this issue? my question is how can I get this resolved to get GMC to send me the letter that others have received regarding this issue?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that there was a failure with an internal oil consumption concerning the engine which had been affecting other components due to the failure. The independent facility who sold the vehicle was to have an independent mechanic provide an oil consumption test however they indicated that the manufacturer had a special coverage campaign to provide a remedy, a dealer mandal Buick GMC (mandal parkway, d'iberville, ms 39540, 1-(228) 392-1515) was contacted and indicated that the vehicle was out of warranty by two months. The dealer was to provide an oil consumption test as well however, the contact has not yet approved the dealer to provide the testing due to being excluded from a warranty campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, had issued 143 TSB on the engine, no engine recalls, provided no specific testing recommendation so the contact was unable to determine a repair remedy at this point. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Dyd.

While drive down the interstate my car said service stability track then said engine power reduced, speed dropped dramatically then shut off completely. Engine would not turn back over. Had it towed to the shop only to find out the engine locked up due to no oil. Dealer said it was due to a very common problem with gm with excessive oil consumption! I had my oil changed and a full tune up 2 weeks ago! called to check recalls only to find out that in fact there was an recall for excessive oil consumption but my VIN wasn't involved. Dealer says in fact it should be! this could have caused a accident and caused my children and I to be seriously injured!.

I bought a used 2011 GMC Terrain with a clean carfax and 35000 miles on it. I have had nothing but problems. The car burn at least a quart of oil every 2 weeks. The constantly just cuts off when driving. GMC needs to do sometime about this before peolpe are killed.

Tl-the contact owned a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the oil consumption was very high on the vehicle ever since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer gateway buic/GMC 11438 lyndon b johnson fwy, dallas, TX 75238 , they declined the repairs under a TSB : pip51630 ( oil consumption ) NHTSA id number: 10144451, because the vehicle was above the stipulated mileage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. . The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Bp.

"takata recall" my vehicle is burning 2-3 quarts of oil between scheduled oil changes. I have returned it to the dealership 3 different times, only to be told nothing was wrong with the vehicle. I have researched this thoroughly, and there are hundreds of similar complaints regarding extreme oil consumption. The vehicle is only driven in the city. I very rarely take it on an interstate or highway. There are no signs of leakage on my driveway, parking spot at work, or on the underneath side of the vehicle.

2011 GMC terrian, current mileage 60,179 purchased used from northwest motorsports valley Ave. Puyallup, car started pinking and I spoke to the salesman car was purchased from. I was told to take vehicle to GMC harnish river road. I was told by GMC harnish there was an oil consumption recall with my vehicle and my vehicle was placed on a oil consumption worksheet. Once documented piston and rings would be replaced free of charge. Vehicle was brought in to monitor the oil consumption which it did use oil and oil had to be added. At the end of the oil work sheet I brought my car in for repair under GMC harnish request. GMC harnish then refused to honor piston and ring repair. Northwest motorsports will not pay to have mechanical problem repaired.

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed an odor of burning oil emitting from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered smoke underneath the vehicle. The contact then observed oil pouring from underneath the vehicle. There was no police or fire report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear main engine seal failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a second independent mechanic where it was also diagnosed that the rear main engine seal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Engine had to be replaced at 84,000 miles . States on docs at time of replacement timing chain and cam worn due to low oil . Has warranty but for replacing due to �oil consumption � but service manager refuses to write that although he has stated it. Gm refuses to help.

I had purhased a 2011 GMC terrian and have gotten three letters saying don't bring in to dealer until the problems happen one side -impact circuit cause-airbag-readiness light illuminate and the service air bag message to display. GMC extened the protection for 10 years or 120,000 miles. The second that was sent the steering same protection and the third letter for oil consumption which it is doing now. This not safe for my wife and me or the any other passengers. What is your addvismentfor me.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 1-5 mph, the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle showed excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that one quart of oil needed to be added every three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Gusweiler gm center (located at 1132 state rte 41, washington court house, OH 43160, (877) 643-0142) was notified of the failure via phone. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

The vehicle is out of the window on the oil consumption lawsuit; however it has been burning oil since I have had it and I kept taking it in and they didn't mention anything about a problem said it was normal. By the time I found out about the lawsuit I was out of that period. Can I get the vehicle repaired, I am putting oil in constantly.