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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2017 GMC Terrain Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 135 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 GMC Terrain, 1% of the 135 complaints for this model year.

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.

“timing chain issues resulting in a loss of power of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle stalls out and shuts off. Or it will go into power saving mode and slow down to only 20mph. It did this to me one a MAJOR HIGHWAY and I almost was in an accident. Way to many issues with gmc owners and the timing chain on their vehicles”

NHTSA complaint #11498874, filed 2022-12

“We have had 4 transmissions since we bought the vehicle. It slows down to almost a stop after it hits 30 mph and makes weird noises all throughout the vehicle. The back right tire sticks to the pavement and jerks when i start to drive. The key ignition has been fixed several times and still sometimes won't turn with the key or come out. Yes Warranty told the repaid service company to fix whatever, and they did but it still after 2 more transmission hasn't fixed the issues. Engine light and not sure what else.”

NHTSA complaint #11617850, filed 2024-10

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202518%
202436%
202325%
202212%
202113%
2020116%
201995%
201884%
201721%
201643%
201531%
201431%
201351%
2012113%
2011185%
2010176%

Other parts of the 2017 GMC Terrain

Engine
79 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Terrain

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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