general problems of the 2012 GMC Terrain - part 2

The oil in my car seems to disappear. I get my oil changed and after about 500 miles the oil is gone. There is no warning light. The menu says I had 50 percent life left on the oil. Check the oil and it is ike a rust color. Y engine had stopped. It will not crank. Now I have a car that's needs anew engine. I've looked online about this issue. Find out that people that have the same car has had the same problem. Something needs to b gone about this issue. I have no warrinity left on the car. It all has to b out of pocket.

I was driving about 2 months ago when the low oil pressure light went on on my dashboard and it said stop engine now with a very loud alarm. I pulled into a gas station to check the oil and I did have to add about 3 quarts of oil. So I assumed this would fix the issue but when I started driving about 1 minute after I started driving again the low oil pressure light and alarm came and it again said stop engine now. I finally got it home and I turned the car off and then tried to restart the car and it did not start. I had it looked at by a few mechanics and they said the engine was gone that it failed the compression test 3 time and the vavles were bent . I had just got a oil change about 1 month prior to this .

During a bad storm the windshield wipers went past the windshield and the motor froze up motor started humming then locked up.

Code-p0014-camshaft positionb timing over-advanced or system. Code-p0300 random/muitiple cylinder misfire. Computerized engine analysis. Recalls#50490-50491.

We received a notice in the mail regarding our vehicle with our VIN #. And it mentioned our particular size engine had a recall for potential emissions part condition of degraded catalytic converter and/or oxygen sensors caused by excessive engine oil consumption affecting some vehicle from our year, make, and model. We were surprised to receive this notice because we always park in reverse and we had noticed how it was turning the curb side black coming from the tail pipe. We did receive one other notice before and took it to the dealership to have it maintenance but my honest opinion I do believe they did anything to our vehicle because it was running the same and also took it to midas after taking it to the dealership because it ran the same. Anyhow I hope upon receiving this other notice we can actually maybe get reimbursed and actually get it fixed finally.

The contact's uncle owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 34-35 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact drove to the residence under 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the variable valve timing chain was bent, and the dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Car is misfiring and shutting off while driving. I was driving and car stooped in the middle of the street. I turned on my car and pulled off and car cut off.

My vehicle has excessive oil consumption including the need for frequent oil refilling, combined with audible rattle and knocking sound.

The oil is depleting every month from the vehicle. Every 2-3 weeks I have to put oil in the vehicle because the oil is being absorbed. Is there a recall on this problem.

Complete motor failure, engine oil loose, complete loose of control. While driving down the highway, this vehicle had a sudden oil loose, no warning lights came on causing my spouse to loose all control of the vehicle nearly incurring a head on collision on a local highway at speed of 60mph. We had to have to vehicle towed to a local shop and is no longer drivable and the motor is ruined. The vehicle only has 83,000 miles and all evidence of motor failure appears to be on the manufactures behalf, as the motor over pressurized and lost all oil and didn't have a safety warning, this could have killed my spouse or others. I have attached photos for review.

Using a lot of oil between oil changes. Added oil as needed but now appears to be using more. 3,000 miles 2 quarts down. About 112,000 miles owned since new.

After I purchased the vehicle in 2 months I was losing oil. I continued to add oil as needed even after oil changes. About 1 year after purchase while traveling the engine just blew. Causing me to swerve out of traffic until I could find a place to stop. The result a blown engine which cost 4000 to rebuild.

I was driving down the highway when mt timing chain snapped gm has been no help with this situation.

Stationary sensor lights come on steering monitoring warning also reduced engine power then doesn't come on after turning off and it doesn't turn off like it should it is like the engine begins choking.

In June 9, 2019 my engine light came on in park in my driveway. June 10, 2019 I took my Terrain in for service and to have the engine light looked at cavender west in san antonio, TX. Where I purchased the vehicle in December 31,2018. Cavender called to inform us that the timing chain was bad. I did some research because a vehicle with 60,000 miles on it shouldn't have a bad timing chain, I wouldn't think. I have called both cavender and gm with no help. I have read numerous complaints for the same issue. I had filed a case with gm about this know problem that still continues. Gm is very well aware of the problem. I think this timing chain nightmare should be recalled.

Engine is using excessive oil one quart in five days. Every week.

Timing chain broke at 63,000 miles probably distroying the engine. It was on a highway and in motion.

My daughter was driving a 2012 GMC Terrain when the timing chain broke and caused the car to lose power and lock up immediately. She was driving straight on a two-lane state highway. It was determined the damage ruined the motor and required a complete motor replacement. The mileage on the vehicle was 99,035 at the time of the incident. I wasn't aware until today that I could file a complaint with the national highway traffic safety administration. When I called the closest dealer (30 miles away), they were not very helpful.

Rear main seal blown due to condensation freezing in such cold temperatures. This happened on my 10 minute drive home from work. Engine was shut off and hasn't been restarted. Mechanic stated there were at least 4 other vehicles this week with the same issue, within two shops. A recall on certain vehicles was issued, but not mine. I would like this to at least be investigated to possibly expand this recall. Car will not get fixed until at least Tuesday, as they are short on the bolt kit due to high demand. Thank you.

This vehicle continues to restart itself after I have exited and locked the vehicle. They keys are not in the ignition, the keys are in my hand. Please put this vehicle on the recall list and make things right. This is getting ridiculous.

I parked my vehicle in the driveway. Upon exiting the vehicle I used the key fob to lock the vehicle, it beeped and began to walk away. As I was about 10 steps from the vehicle, it beeped again as if I hit the fob and restarted itself. It literally restarted itself. They keys were not in the ignition, they were in my hand. I was unable to unlock the vehicle using the key fob and had to manually open the door using the actual key in the door lock. I was unable to turn the vehicle off by reinserting the key in the ignition. I wiggled the shifter and the car turned off. This is the fourth the car has been running while the keys were not in the ignition and it is the second time the vehicle restarted itself without the key being in the ignition. This is clearly a manufacturing issue. What are you waiting for to add this vehicle to the recall list? property damage and personal injury will eventually occur and then I will sue GMC for damages. I am officially putting GMC on notice. Please recall this vehicle and fix this issue.

I parked, turned the vehicle off and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was parked for approximately an hour and a half before I re-entered the vehicle to retrieve some items from the passenger side. As I closed the door and used the key fob to lock the vehicle, it restarted itself. This has happened multiple times and the dealership tells me that it is not their issue and that it is a manufacturing issue. Please add this particular vehicle to the recall call list for this issue prior to personal injury or damages occurring.

I put the vehicle in park, turned the ignition off, removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle. I got some items from my trunk and went about my business. I returned to my vehicle a few minutes later only to notice the lights were on and it was running. I was unable to unlock the vehicle using the key fob and had to manually unlock the door. I put the key in the ignition to turn the vehicle off again and it would not turn off. I wiggled the gear shift and it finally turned off. This is the third time this has happened. Please add my vehicle to the recall list before someone gets injured or before there is property damage.

09/08/18 I put the vehicle in park, turned the ignition off, removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle. I got some items from my trunk and went about my business. About 45 minutes later, I returned to my vehicle only to notice the lights were on and it was running. I was unable to unlock the vehicle using the key fob and had to manually unlock the door. I put the key in the ignition to turn the vehicle off again and it would not turn off. I wiggled the gear shift and it finally turned off. This is the second time this has happened. Please add my vehicle to the recall list as this is the exact issue that the other GMC Terrain 2012 are having.

I turned the ignition off, exited the vehicle, walked 10-20 steps from the vehicle and the vehicle restarted itself. This is a known issue with this year, make and model. Please add this particular vehicle to the recall list.

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at various speeds, and now was stalling while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who linked the failure to excessive oil consumption. The fuel pump was replaced and oil was added. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred the following morning. The check engine and oil service warning lights were illuminated. The oil level was low. The contact stated that the oil was changed almost every 3-months. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle had not yet been taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 75,000.

As I was driving down the road at 55 mph hour my SUV began to shake extremely and was throttling at very high rpm's and the SUV thrash to sudden halt and continued to shake and idle very high and loud. I tried to hit the gas to get myself off the road as I was on a 2 lane highway with my 4 year old son in the car, and the engine revved and the rpm's spiked but I went not more than 15 mph, at the same time the following errors appeared on my screen: 1) service stabaili trak 2) engine power is reduced slowly I was able to safely get the car up to 35 mph and get us home safe. I did some research and seems that this is a very well known issue with GMC so I contacted GMC and was basically given the runaround. I took the car to a GMC dear today and was told it was the fuel pump that needed replaced. . . . .

The rear main seal comprimised and caused the low oil pressure stip engine light to come on. My mechanic added oil and it poured out. He tried to get the part and he could only locate at dealersgip 200 miles awat. Apparebtly this has been occurring often with vehicles with this engine.

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. While driving 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle would occasionally fail to start with the remote starter. The vehicle was taken to an auto part store and different failure codes appeared. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

I have had this car for less than a year, bought from a dealer, and I have checked the background to which there have not been any type of accident or damage from what was provided to me. It randomly started shaking uncontrollably and shutting off while I was driving. Now mind you, as a pregnant woman driving on the highway, this is not safe. My engine light turned on. Though I could have gotten in an accident, by the grace of god people moved out the way and allowed me to get off and to the side.

"fuel sensor" issue. I took my car to GMC dealership to get the battery replaced after only 4 years and while they had it the fuel sensor went out and I could not tell how much gas I had in the car. They would not repair it because they claimed it went out on its on.

I was traveling on the toll way and went to pass a vehicle going below the speed limit. Upon acceleration (approx 53 mph), I heard a muffled pop in the engine compartment and white smoke trailed the vehicle. No warning lights went off prior and I do not recall seeing any after the "pop". I stopped the vehicle and turned off the engine, opened the hood to find flames under the engine in vicinity of the oil pan. I was unable to put out the flames and the fire consumed the vehicle. I vehicle was well maintained and have no idea what the origin of the fire was.

Secondary air pipe leaks and is not produced anymore! vehicle can not meet emissions standards ! vehicle uses oil due to faulty pct system.

The vehicle has been in the shop for 10 to 12 times due to failure with the engine misfiring as well as traction control lights and stability trac as well as transmission not shifting right and loss of power while driving on major highways and brought into the dealership where they tell me they can find or make the problem reappear. But have shown the dealership service department video and have had 3 general motor techs that they hired from hp and been told the vehicle is safe and that there will be no more problems but have been in the vehicle while the problems have happened and have it on video to the point where I almost lost my life yesterday night. The vehicle is a death trap and many customers including myself on GMC Terrain forum as well as online have had the same problem and have been told the same thing that it is nothing to worry about but it is. Please help have been told by gm to keep my mouth shut they would offer me 5,000 dollars for my troubles and that my kids are worth that much from a legal advisor at general motors legal. Have ask to be taking out of the vehicle for something safe and still I'm being told no. . . . . . Please help.

?on April 16th our son was driving on fairview rd. And traveling through a green light when a car that ran a red light hit him. ?his car ? a GMC 2012 Terrain was hit multiple times ? driver's front end, front end and spun around from the force and hit on the passenger side. No airbags deployed ?[xxx] was immediately contacted by on star, they called police, his car was totaled ?on 4/21 I emailed GMC and asked what department I would contact to file a complaint about the front and side airbags not deploying call from GMC 866-790-5700 ext. 22745 said on voice mail ? the airbag did not deploy as it should have? he made a case number [xxx] GMC has since declared this was a low threshold event - no need for airbag deployment - yet the car was totaled and our son has whiplash and contusions information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).