2012 GMC Terrain Electronic stability control Problems

“My check engine light came on about a month ago and was serviced for a problem with the camshaft. After getting my Gmc Terrain back I noticed that on occasion the RPM would shoot up while driving and then crash back down causing almost a jerking motion (it has happened in all types of scenarios I.e. …”

“Takata recall my car has been throwing a engine power reduced and service stabil trak light. I have had it in the shop five times now, after replacing a coolant sensor which is a code it through, it has thrown three pedal sensors, after replacing it the first time the mechanic place told me the pedal was bad, sent it back replaced it again and the light came back on. This has been going on since the beginning of may and still not resolved. I have read several other people post about this on their terrains.”

“Summary: I had to decide to brake or shoot through a yellow light, going about 35 MPH, I braked! All of a sudden I heard a clunk and then alarm ding from the dash as well as message service stabiltrak then reduced engine power . I was unable to go any faster than 25mph. I drove in this mode for about 2 miles taking the back streets to my destination. At destination shut vehicle off to see if this would reset something, it did! It was super scary. So now terrified to brake hard.”

“While driving the vehicle, I experienced strong knocking vibrations and sounds seemingly coming through the floorboard. As I continued driving for about 5 miles trying to get home, the knocking became more pronounced and my steering was affected. I also began noticing an extremely strong odor necessitating lowering windows to breathe. I notified my dealership and took the vehicle in for diagnosis the very next morning without driving it after arriving to my garage. I was told the awd had completely deteriorated. …”

“I own a 2012 Terrain sle2 with approximately 20,000 miles. On friday, december 13, 2013, I joined the innumerable owners of GM products (found on the various owner forums on the internet) that have experienced the service stabilitrak light coming on with rough idling. Other owners have expressed the loss of power when this event occurs. Luckily, I was backing out of my garage and not traveling on the expressway so I cannot advise whether there was loss of power since I was going so slow. …”