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I was on my way to work. All of a sudden my car stopped abruptly, with no warning lights or signals. Immediately after the car shut off, the engine light came on. The car was towed to GMC. I was contacted on Saturday, August 30th, by the service tech for an update. Apparently, the spark plug moved out of place, and the piston pushed it into the engine. The technician mentioned that he had never seen any like this before. The vehicle is only 6 years old. There should be no way that something like this could take place and I lose everything and have to purchase an entire new engine. Moreover, had I been on the interstate when this happened, I could have been killed along with other people as well. In a world of technology, there is no way that this should have happened without any warnings or safety mechanisms in place to prevent the spark plug from moving into the engine.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle would resume normal operation. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
Vehicle will sputter and die when slowing down or stopping. Has happened on freeway and normal driving. Took vehicle in and they let me know the timing chains, phaser and sensors are needed to resolve the issue. The problem is due to the engine burning too much oil. Vehicle will also not pass emissions testing.
I am having an issue with the oil is burning and it is causing other components to go bad on my car like the catalytic converter. And it is burning out and I have to continue to put oil in the car... I have research and I see that all these models is having issues with the burning of the oil.
Driving between 40-45mgh and stabilitrak failure service and ABS failure light comes on. At every bump the service lights goes on and off. Then on a smooth service the stabilitrak lights comes on until I get home. With the collision warning turned on the car also and almost frequently tends to brake on its own while driving. But here's the real problem this 2014 GMC Terrain denali car is not on the 'recall' list - why? seems it's from the same car manufacturer with same issues, shouldn't it be on the same recall list.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that soon after receiving an oil change, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the PCV valve was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a rattling sound was present coming from the engine. Additionally, the engine oil pressure low warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear main engine seal was blown and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer axelrod Buick/GMC (6603 broke park rd, palmer oh) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Engine will not hold oil. Causing engine to stall at any given moment while in motion. Vehicle has been diagnosed by dealer and third party auto mechanic. Both have determined piston + piston rings need replaced but a full engine replacement is the preferred repair. Vehicle has less than 119,000 miles. Vehicles notification lights include: Check engine light, service stability track and reduced engine power.
My 2014 Terrain stalled out at a stop sign. I restarted the truck and was it made a noise as though something was wrong with a belt. I went around the block and it stalled out 3 more times. I backed it into my driveway and noticed all of the oil on the ground. I had the truck put on a flatbed and towed to the dealer. According to the service department, the rear master seal blew. Somehow, as explained to me, water gets into the engine and freezes. This causes pressure and that is the cause of the damage. My Terrain turned 5 yrs old on 11/21/19 with only 50,249 miles. I am very disappointed. I have always owned a GM vehicle and have never had a problem until now. The warranty does not cover since it is 5 yrs old and I am out $3,000 for repairs. I don't even have the truck paid off yet. There has not been a recall or policy/warranty waiver.
Engine stalls/ hesitates especially when at a stop, idle for a period such as at a stop light, also when in reverse and does not have a check engine light. This did happen before and a check engine light did appear. I pulled the codes P0010 and P0011.
I have only had the vehicle since 11/2019. It twice has had the check engine light to come on. The first time it was in 12/2019. The check engine light was on for about a week. The auto start was not working, and the only issue I seen was that if it sat running for a while like for instances, warming up, it flooded and the engine would continue to run a few seconds after ignition key was taken out of the ignition. Engine would stop after bubbling to a stop. Then the check light went out and everything worked properly. But, on 2/1/2020, my check engine light came on again. My auto start is not working again. As long the check engine light is on, the vehicle will not auto start. The car is again flooding out after engine shut down. After ignition key is taken out of ignition. The engine will run for a few seconds and then bubble to a engine stop. Wonder if other customers has had problems like this too? but, that is not normal for a vehicle to have a check engine like to come on and it interferes with the auto start and cause the vehicle to flood out like it does.
The car at 80K had its engine repaired under warranty for a bad deal which then ruined pistons and etc. At 155K it did the same and powered down on the side of the road with engine issues. I was driving on the road when this happened leaving me on a curve and the engine fuming and oil pouring out under neath
This car burns 3 quarts of oil between 5000 mile oil change intervals. It has done it since it was new. I just found out it is because of a faulty PCV system.01
Vehicle has 85000 miles and needs new timing chain due to burning oil. Quoted $2200-$2800 for repair. Rough riding, wants to stall at lower speeds, slow downs and stops. Still owe on this vehicle, bought from dealership not even two years ago.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, got out the vehicle and discovered the oil flowing out the engine. Aaa was contacted and towed the vehicle to the dealer reichard Chevrolet: 575 arlington rd, brookville, oh 45309(937) 833-4011 where it was diagnosed that the engine main seal fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure informed the contact that the extended warranties expired but they would offer $100 certification for repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
I been changing my oil every 2000 miles however engine oil stays low; several sensor malfunctioned stating that the throttle position sensor, camshaft sensor, and crankshaft sensor was bad but in fact it was the engine. While at the repair shop to replace the camshaft sensor because the vehicle wouldn't start I learned that the engine locked and had to be replaced the engine due to low to no oil in the engine but in fact I got the oil change 2-3 months ago
I have a 2014 GMC Terrain with 102000 approximately. I received notice that I needed to change my oil. I went about 50 miles and started making a bubbly sound. When I went to get my oil changed, the mechanic said it was so long they couldn't get some on the dip stick. I left the mechanic with 100% of oil and just drove to san antonio and it is down to 98 %. I have a 2008 Chevy trailblazer and have never had this problem.
2014 GMC Terrain with 66,000 miles stalling out when slowing/stopping, low acceleration, loud engine. Dealer says oil is low when it was just replaced 2 months (2,700 miles) ago. Cannot determine why vehicle is consuming more oil than what GM allows.
Vehicle with only 75,00 miles, runs rough and stalls, went to dealer and they say due to low oil at some point the timing chain has stretched and needs replaced along with sensors and actuators. Timing chain and associated parts replaced to the tune of $1715. I check the oil and the dealership has been changing it. This looks to be a factory defect. I have sent a letter to GM for resolution as well.
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- Seagoville, TX, USA