2011 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,758 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 GMC Terrain. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10032453Oct 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/buick: a door may not open, intermittently, w/the outside handle and/or the inside handle. May be caused if the linkage on the door latch is not allowed to fully return to its relaxed position. *pe updated on 06/24/2011. *kb models 2010-2013 lacrosse, camaro, equinox, terrain. Updated 11/28/12.
• 10253625Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Information on Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Concerns with Components Fused Through Instrument Panel Fuse Block.
• 10247712Sep 1, 2012Equipment, Other or unknown. Power Lift Gate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10247057Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Power Lift Gate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches.
• 10246954Sep 1, 2012Steering. Guidelines For NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack
• 10245321Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10073674Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071800Sep 1, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10046339Aug 1, 2012Brakes. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: master cylinder was unbolted from brake booster at time of applying brakes with brake pedal, that was low and possible cause was small vacuum leak between master cylinder and brake booster was found. Certain models 2009-2013 of buick, chevrolet, cadillac, gmc. *pe updated 10/15/12.
• 10045520Jul 1, 2012Equipment. Gm-equinox/terrain: 2011-2013 trucks have broken floor mat retainer causing floor mat to separate from floor carpet.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10044235Apr 1, 2012Steering. Gm: guidelines for nj1 power steering powerpack (module) replacement and parts restriction instructions.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043944Mar 1, 2012Steering. Chevrolet/gmc: a notchy or stick slip feel in the steering when turning near the on-center position.
• 10043943Mar 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: door lock actuators inoperative - passive entry and/or button press.
• 10043933Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/gmc: fluid leak from transfer case (ptu) vent.
• 10043894Mar 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Gm: may be difficult to set the temperature when in defrost mode. This condition maybe caused by the existing hvac control module calibration lacking temperature sensitivity.
• 10043669Feb 1, 2012Seat belts, Air bags. Chevrolet/gmc: a possible short in wire behind plastic trim on side of seat for front seat belt anchor tensioner. The sir light comes on with codes 02, 04, 0d, or o3 set in sdm.
• 10043489Feb 1, 2012Air bags. Chevrolet/gmc: due to poor connections at jx202 connector, the sir light would come on , intermittently.
• 10041504Feb 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe updated 4/18/12.
• 10038345Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. The camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 4/16/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10043320Dec 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. Issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse block.
• 10043306Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gmc/buick/chevrolet: noise can be heard coming from rear of engine when hood is open or while vehicle is idling.
• 10043008Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc: there is unwanted and erratic temperature changes in hvac operation in air distribution.
• 10035986Dec 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: intermittent unwanted liftgate or trunk opening, liftgate or trunk inoperative. Technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10042291Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet/gems;saturn: on all wheel drive vehicles, there are some concerns or issues regarding incidental service for the normal propeller shaft conditions.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10040502Sep 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: see document search button for owner letter. 2011 lacrosse, equinox, terrain. The malfunction light will come on along with, rough idle, poor driveability, and/or possible stalling at low throttle opening. This is due to a problem with the camshaft. *rm updated 10/4/11. *pe updated 12/5/11.
• 10041436Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gmc/chevrolet: ses/mil indicator not illuminated and fuel gauge is erratic and fluctuating.
• 10038705May 1, 2011Steering. Gm: the steering wheel adjustment is binding or sticking. This is caused by the steering wheel lever adjustment nut tightening.
• 10038684May 1, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Gm: check engine light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10038756Apr 1, 2011Electronic stability control, Steering. Gm: 2010-2011 equinox/terrain. An open circuit is causing the service stability, steering, and all wheel drive lights may be on. There may be multiple trouble codes stored.
• 10038706Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: malfunction light is on with four possible trouble codes stored.
• 10044124Mar 1, 2011Electrical system. General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. Cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included.
• 10038652Mar 1, 2011Steering. Gm: a service stability/traction light is on. There may also be various stored trouble codes. Updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10038644Mar 1, 2011Steering. Gm: there may be a service steering message or stability message. 2010-2011 equinox and terrain.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10038507Mar 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: there is a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The noise is coming from the transfer case.
• 10038304Mar 1, 2011Seats. Gm: air bag light is on with multiple fault codes stored due to a wiring harness connector in the seat. 2010-2011 equinox and terrain.
• 10037944Mar 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: a service stability/traction light may be illuminated with a couple possible trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/24/2011. *kb updated a third time on 06/24/2011.
• 10034431Mar 1, 2011Equipment, Wheels. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn/suzuki: all wheel drive system inoperative and dtc c0550 set. Various concerns may be related to a low battery such as but not exclusive to a no crank or slow engine crank concerns or may have recently had to have the vehicle jump started. This may occur due to low voltage presence in the system. *pe updated on 06/16/2011.
• 10038511Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. It could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt.
• 10038465Feb 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: the malfunction indicator light is on and the transmission may slip due to debris entering the channel plate.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10041429Jan 1, 2011Fuel system. Buick/chevrolet/gmc: indicator lamp is malfunctioning intermittently.
• 10038576Jan 1, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Gm: there are liftgate and sunroof inoperative problems due to an inproper software calibration. 2011 equinox/terrain.

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