7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,302 miles

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2011 GMC Terrain windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2011 GMC Terrain Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 202012

Terrain 4-cyl

  • 28,413 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The driver side window freezes open at 25 deg F (-4 deg C). Unknown if passenger windows freeze open at same temperature. Window opening required for presentation of identification. Hazard involves risk to occupants below freezing temperatures. // climate information - outside temperature: 27 deg F (-4 deg C); area dewpoint: 25 deg F (-4 deg C); pressure: $30.26 inches hg (1024.8 mb); weather: Mist (frost build-up present on vehicle); inside temperature: "high" setting defrost and floor, level 12; window open time: 30 seconds; window up method: Continuous up/down to break-free frost/freeze build up, eventually returning to up/closed position after 2 minutes; // request oem review and investigate cause for defect. Window up/down motor seems too weak to overcome freezing temperatures.

- Lemoore, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 142011

Terrain

  • 4,163 miles
Driving at night is very hard because there is a visibility problem. More than half of the windshield is blacked out.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #2

Aug 252011

Terrain 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150 miles
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the night vision on the rear view mirror was difficult to see out of. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 793. Updated 10/14/11 the consumer stated the windows are heavily tinted which makes it difficult to see at night. Updated 11/07/11

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 242011

Terrain

  • 480 miles
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Terrain. The contact stated the windshield was difficult to see out of when driving at night. The contact stated that there was dark tint at the top of the windshield that would obstruct his view and he would have to utilize the high beams to properly see the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 480.

- Swartz Creek , MI, USA

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