Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2018 GMC Terrain

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2018 GMC Terrain.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of GMC Terrain

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
2

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage at the residence, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle from the fuel line. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. There was a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v358000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure but stated that the repair was not covered because the VIN was not included in the recall.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #2

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph going over a hill, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm and failed to depress as needed. The engine power reduced message was displayed and flashed on and then off. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. The service transmission message was displayed. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal until the vehicle responded as needed. The driver was able to pull into a parking lot, and the vehicle rolled to a stop. While driving, the engine misfired. Additionally, the vehicle failed to fully shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brakes had locked up and that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the cam shaft had fractured inside the engine. Additionally, the fuel injector, fuel line, and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the VIN was under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.


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