2011 GMC Terrain Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 GMC Terrain, 5% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Almost a month after my oil change my engine started making noise and cutting off. When I took it to get checked, they said that my oil was gone and my engine is failing. Now my car is just sitting at the dealership, because the price is gonna be to high. Is their a recall for my 2011 g.m.c Terrain”
NHTSA complaint #11241187, filed 2019-08, 150 miles“Abs light is on even after fixing the supposed problem. System stabilitrak constantly on. Excessive use of oil. 2 to 3 quartz every 2 weeks. Reduced engine power comes up on dash and no matter how fast I am going (15 MPH or 80 MPH on a highway) it doesnt matter my car will slow down or just shut off. Also happens when I have to hit braked hard, slow down or accelerate from a stopped position. I am also using a lot of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11180821, filed 2019-02, 80,000 miles“I bought this Terrain used with 21000 miles on it. I have had 2 issues with the stabilitrac system needing serviced since then. Both issues took place as I was starting the engine. I have many other complains of this vehicle. Certainly wish I had my 2009 acadia with 165000 miles back. I agree GM needs to do something.”
NHTSA complaint #10732040, filed 2015-07, 37,000 miles“While driving the vehicle stalled from 35-40 MPH to 5 MPH. A message came on the screen engine power reduced . Had I been on highway that would be ended in accident. Contacted GM and everyone I have been talking to them seems to be reading a script to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10683880, filed 2015-02, 44,000 miles“I was driving on the highway and the car cut off as soon as I slowed down getting off the exit. I started the car back up and it said that the stabilitrack was off and that I was losing engine power. I got to safety, checked my fluids and I had no oil in the car. But I changed the oil recently and had 3,000 more miles till my next oil change. I towed the car to my mechanic and described what happened. He told me that their was an internal engine failure that caused the timing belt to break. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061328, filed 2018-01, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 4% |
| 2011 | 21 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Terrain
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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