2011 GMC Terrain Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,380miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,380 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After being opened, rear power liftgate suddenly falls, drops 3/4 of the way down, comes back up to full height, drops again all the way down, and then the door closes. Vehicle was stationary and parked in the driveway as I was getting my dog out of the back of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10906883, filed 2016-09, 63,000 miles“I was on the interstate in cincinnati, ohio when a deer crossed over the jersey wall onto the roadway as I was just beginning to exit. I hit the deer at a minimum speed of 45-50mph. My airbag did not deploy. Although I was unharmed I am concerned about the failure of the airbag to deploy given my speed and front impact. My vehicle has also recently had an intermittent issue with sudden loss of power that has been attributed to the stability control system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606875, filed 2014-06, 18,380 miles“The select the parts wont let me enter the description. When my vehicle is in cruise control the switch can be accidentally slightly touched and will shut off the cruise control causing the vehicle to immediately slow down without any warning to the vehicle behind me since the brake lights do not come on. I really feel that this is a safety related issue. Gmc has a new cruise control switch for 2012 which is a push on and push off switch which alleviates this problem. I have contacted Gmc and they informed that there is no plan to retrofit the 2011 Terrain with the new 2012 switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475006, filed 2012-09, 1,500 miles“On 11-21-10 my five year old son bumped his head on a hard surface that was not safely designed or padded properly. This happens when the brakes are applied strongly. Nothing was done by GM to correct this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10371832, filed 2010-12, 200 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Gmc Terrain. The contact observed corrosion on the interior doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10795115, filed 2015-11, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 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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