2011 GMC Terrain Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 12%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 GMC Terrain, 12% 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.
“Diagnosed with oil consumption problem, p0014 code for check engine light, showing 10 degrees on scanner, recommended timing chain alignment, my car shut off while driving it, Gmc has class action lawsuit, told me my VIN was eligible for it, but will not let me submit a claim, I have owned this car for a year, constant oil changes about every 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11360517, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles“The vehicle going through oil like made and stalling in the middle of intersections or pulling onto a road. This has caused other people to almost hit me or go off the road to avoid an accident. I will start out into an intersection get in the middle and it dies. Turning onto a different road this happens also in motion going at normal speeds for the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11324051, filed 2020-05, 164,000 miles“My car will stop while im driving and I didnt get the proper dignostics of why it was doing that, they just told me to switch my gas to premium. & then my check engine light came on . But now my engine power is in reduced and I dont unerdstand why either. I havent had this truck for a year and its been giving me problems since I got it.”
NHTSA complaint #11172571, filed 2019-01, 75 miles“I purchased the vehicle it ran great. Within a couple of weeks, it started stalling when I go to take off in the middle of intersections or pulling out onto a road. It will run fine I stop it idles ok and when I touch the gas pedal it will start out into the road and then just die. It goes though oil like mad.”
NHTSA complaint #11324048, filed 2020-05, 164,000 miles“I purchased the vehicle it ran great. Within a couple of weeks, it started stalling when I go to take off in the middle of intersections or pulling out onto a road. It will run fine I stop it idles ok and when I touch the gas pedal it will start out into the road and then just die.”
NHTSA complaint #11338668, filed 2020-07, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006711Aug 8, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 19% |
| 2023 | 22 | 54% |
| 2022 | 37 | 62% |
| 2021 | 4 | 11% |
| 2020 | 31 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 17 | 8% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 18 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 23 | 6% |
| 2012 | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 | 48 | 12% |
| 2010 | 16 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Terrain
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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