Starter Solenoid Problems of GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain owners have reported 2 problems related to starter solenoid (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Terrain based on all problems reported for the Terrain.

1 Starter Solenoid problem of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 09/15/2016

Replaced timing chain-51000 miles, now at 59000 miles and check engine light code; p00013xx cam position sensors (both) are coding as well as solenoids. This code comes before engine starts. Interior lighting often not working including shift indicator, wipers and defroster. Both at start and while driving. Called local GMC- "not recalled and out of warranty.

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2 Starter Solenoid problem of the 2014 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled and the reduced engine power and traction control warning lights had illuminated. The contact managed to coast over to an emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. The contact then proceeded the route,however,the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that abs system had malfunctioned and a solenoid had not been provided oxygen. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer for a diagnosis and the dealer stated there was a cable that there was a cable which separated from the motor and needed to be tightened. The cable had been tightened on the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 2,484. Kgb.

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