Why is my check engine light on in my 2012 GMC Terrain?
The problem can be anything from a momentary hiccup, something like a loose gas cap or a change in humidity, to the failure of a major component like a bad catalytic converter.
Are there any problems with the 2012 GMC Terrain?
Most of the time, when taken to the dealer, an entire engine rebuild or replace is how they solve the problem. Stalling – One of the most common issues reported with the 2012 GMC Terrain is stalling out. The problem is that it can stall at speed, which can be dangerous. It’s not nearly as prevalent as the Oil consumption issue.
What causes a GMC Terrain to not start?
Engine head pulled and clogged oil port cleaned due to oil starvation. Fiber from skinless oil filter was causing an oil starvation/pinging. Earlier repair: an engine port clogged and required the dealership to pull the heads due to oil starvation. Twice the car would not start. Had to have road service twice.
Why does my GMC Terrain need an oil change?
General Motors is warning owners of almost 800,000 2010-12 vehicles that they may need oil changes more frequently than the onboard oil monitoring systems are telling them. After high warranty claims on several models with four-cylinder engines, GM will reprogram software to make oil change warning lights go on sooner.
What kind of engine does GMC Terrain have?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUMBLE AND QUIVER. WHILE IN DRIVE, THE RUMBLING IN THE ENGINE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ONCE IT SHUT OFF.
What’s the problem with my GMC Terrain Engine?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS FLASHING AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE CHECKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING. THE CONTACT REQUESTED THE DIAGNOSIS IN WRITING.
Why does my GMC Terrain make a clicking noise?
2012 GMC TERRAIN MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATION PEDAL. I HABE CHANGED OIL, PLUGS AND BELTS BUT STILL CAN’T FIND SOURCE OF TAPPING. ALSO MY TIRES ARE NEW, LESS THEN A YEAR AND CONSTANTLY SHOW LOW PRESSURE. I HAVE CHECKED FOR NAILS BUT NONE FOUND. THIS ENGINE BURNS THROUGH OIL AT AN ACCELERATED RATE.
Are there any problems with the GM 2.4 Ecotec engine?
A few symptoms of timing chain problems on the GM 2.4 Ecotec engine include: 1 Engine fault codes 2 Rattling sounds 3 Misfires 4 Poor operation More
Is the timing chain on my terrain bad?
I DID SOME RESEARCH BECAUSE A VEHICLE WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT SHOULDN+T HAVE A BAD TIMING CHAIN, I WOULDN+T THINK. I HAVE CALLED BOTH CAVENDER AND GM WITH NO HELP.