Suspension Problems of GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain owners have reported 30 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ball joint (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Terrain


Recently reported Suspension problems of GMC Terrain

The Suspension problem

Recently experience rear differential binding with vehicle resulting in an accident.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

I was having the struts and shocks looked at in my car. While the worker finished the job, he put the car down and took it for a test drive to make sure it was good to go. One that test drive, he said something did not seem correct.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Issue - 5/20/2011 • vehicle brought in for rattling heard from front right wheel. Diagnosis • noise was found to be coming from front right strut boot. Solution • applied grease to strut noise subsided issue -   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

Vehicle started making loud rubbing noise coming from the drivers side wheel. If vehicle had continued to be driven, it is possible the wheel could have fallen off. The wheel hub bearing was defective.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. While driving 3 mph and making a right turn, the contact heard a loud metal noise coming from the rear passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...




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