Structure Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Terrain

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2016 GMC Terrain. The number one most common problem is related to the body (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate support device (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Terrain

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2016 GMC Terrain

The Body problem

My cousin thought I had a trailing arm bushing was bad on the driver's side. The subframe holding the trailing arm rusted out completely. He was able to put his thumb through it with little pressure when trying to see if it can be fixed.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Noticed black fluid on liftgate frame. Several days later I had great difficulty raising the hatch. When I released it the gate fell violentely injuring my hand. It appears both pistons failed. My concern is that had the gate been in the raised position and it fell, myself or a family member would   Read details...


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