GMC Terrain Used Buying Guide: Known Issues
The GMC Terrain has been around for more than a decade and in that time it has made a name for itself. Being a compact SUV, this model has its place in the GMC lineup. While it’s standing strong in its current position, sometimes problems arise, and that’s what we’re here to talk about. These are some common issues in used GMC Terrain models.
Key Takeaways:
- The Terrain is a surprisingly robust vehicle with only a few problems throughout its life cycle, with some issues being around on the older models.
- The Terrain eats through oil for some drivers, but when you come to us at Reliable, we can monitor it for you so that you won’t have to worry.
- Local to California, we know how important a good AC is, which is why we offer AC recharges. Helping you keep cool when the summer rolls around.
What issues should I look out for on the GMC Terrain?
While Kelley Blue Book has stated that the “Terrain has all of the perks of a mainstream compact SUV, like a spacious interior and modern technology.” There are still some problems that should be covered. These are with the transmission, engine, as well as excessive oil consumption, and faulty AC. All things considered, this isn’t very many issues, especially when looking at other makes and models.
Taking a deeper look at these issues will show you what you should look out for if you’re a Terrain owner, or a potential buyer and want to see how we handle it.
The first issue is with the transmission. This one takes from in a more general aspect of the transmission outright failing. If this were to happen to you, it will leave your vehicle inoperable.
The engine problems that have been found involve the engine stalling, and stopping. With some even reporting that their engine shut off when driving, making it hazardous.
Excessive oil consumption was a problem earlier in its life, happening with 2010 and 2011 models. While this hasn’t been much of a problem lately, it’s still something to keep in mind.
The last issue is with the AC. While some who live in more moderate climates may not find this a big deal, we’re from the Sacramento area. We know how hot the California sun can get, which is why we wanted to cover it here.
Why use our service department at Reliable GMC?
Now that we've gone over the issues, we’ll tell you what we do to fix them. If you bring your vehicle to us, we can do a multi-point vehicle inspection. During this inspection we use our expertise, as well as our state of the art equipment to diagnose things that we can’t see. We’ll then give you a form that tells you if anything needs to be worked on. If we identify any of the issues mentioned here, or even some that we haven’t, we’ll go straight to work.
Our techs here are trained to handle drivetrain services, oil changes, and even AC recharges, helping you with the problems we’ve outlined. If you want routine maintenance done, we have you covered.
We offer rebates, as well as some of the best prices here in the Sacramento area. Even coming with price matching for tires. Our parts that we replace your vehicle with are genuine GMC and ACDelco. Helping keep your vehicle as good as it was when it rolled off the production line.
We want to keep you in a vehicle that is safe on the road which is why you should keep us in mind when going to buy your next vehicle.
If you’re wanting a used, or new SUV we can help out. Come see us at Reliable today and we can show you why we are the best dealership in Sacramento.
