Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain owners have reported 4 problems related to transmission gear slipping (under the power train 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 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2019 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 11/28/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. While driving, the transmission kept slipping between second and third gear and a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to peruzzi Buick GMC (156 Lincoln Ave, fairless hills, PA 19030, (866) 526-8445) where the computer was reprogrammed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash and the engine was replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer because the transmission continued to slip. The dealer replaced the 02 sensor, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the transmission was previously repaired per an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

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2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 06/11/2015

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission began to hesitate and jerked. In addition, the transmission slipped gears intermittently with a rapid loss of engine oil. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to locate the failure. The transmission fluid was flushed however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

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3 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2012 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 07/25/2013

Vehicle's transmission slips and does not respond to an acceleration after a rapid deceleration of at least 40 mph. The vehicle will jerk in response to your attempt to accelerate and then will respond. This can lead to a a dangerous situation if you are attempting to avoid a collision by accelerating to get out of the way.

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4 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2011 GMC Terrain

Failure Date: 04/03/2011

Transmission slipping/jerking on my GMC terrian SUV-sle model. I have taken it to the deal 2times for the same problem. They say there's nothing wrong, but it's still jerking, it's happen when the gear shiting (it's an automatic) the change over is not smooth. The mechanic says it's doesn't happen when they drive it of course, but this deos negate the fact that it is happening. Please have someone check into this problem. Because I'm sure it's happening to other Terrain owners.


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