Engine Stall problems of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Engine randomly stalls while driving and refuses to start back up. No codes are being presented when it does stall.

Driving on the highway and engine stalled on me and wouldnt go. So I rolled over to the side of the highway to pull over. When I stop the car, I see smoke coming from under dash board and under hood. So I get out real fast and open hood. I look down in front of the engine and the engine is on fire. I poured some water on it but did not put it out. Called 911. And backed away. Fire put its self out before 911 got there. Had it towed to firestone. In examination. They said engine piston blew a hole on the side of the engine. I just bought the car used and had it for 4 months when this happened. Now I am stuck paying for a car that is sitting in my driveway because it is in operable. I cannot afford $10000. 00 for another motor to be installed, which was what I was quoted.

Hesitation and lag on acceleration after hard or quick brake application. Feels like engine momentarily stalling or trans mission not engaging for one or two seconds. . Happens when vehicle is in motion, happens in stop and go traffic, happens coming out of turns,also in straight line motion. Poses a safety risk such as when entering an intersection and not being able to accelerate through the intersection to avoid collision with other vehicles crossing that intersection.

The engine will randomly stall and shut off. There are several complaints of you google the problem. This is a serious safety hazard.

I was in the drive thru line with the engine running. When it was time to move forward, I put the truck in drive and as soon as my foot hit the gas pedal it stalled. I started the engine back up and tried to drive forward and the engine stalled again. This has occurred about 10 times since I have owned the vehicle (in cold and mild weather). I took it back to the dealership and they could not find anything wrong.