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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.
- Delphi, IN, USA
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My car completely shut down while turning a corner (powered off). I almost hit a tree because I was unable to turn the steering wheel. Once I applied the brake and put it into park, I was able to restart it with no apparent issue.
As I was driving home after work the car just started making a noise and cut of and did not start had to tow to a GMC dealer that said it need a new engine I as driving on the city street
Around 90,000 miles the engine began burning oil. I had to add oil every 2,000 miles. At 101,000 miles radiator failed. At 123,000 miles the engine completely failed. The mechanics at GM dealership could not explain it. They said it appeared that the engine was burning oil. I had to spend $7,000 to replace engine and additional parts that were damaged due to the engine failure. I have seen many reports about the engines for this model and year burning oil with no action or recall from GM. Once more owners hit 100,000 miles, I believe that there will be more reports of this engine issue. Hopefully GM will then respond and issue a recall.
My 2014 GMC Terrain has stalled on me 11 times. I cannot make any rhyme or reason out of it. It will stall after a 10 mile drive, it will stall after a 2 miles drive. The stalls seem to happen when I am coming from a stop, like when I stop to put my car in reverse to back into my garage. Or when I stop at a light or stop sign. Each time the car starts again, but rides really roughly. At stop signs and stop lights I feel the car start to tremor, so I put the car in neutral and cross my fingers. I need to keep my foot on the gas to keep it running. This is just unsafe to drive a car like this. This started about 6 weeks ago, and now it happened 3 times this past weekend.
My car is burning oil rapidly. It is causing issues to our cars engine. Just had my oil changed 1500 miles ago and had to do it again. Engine is very loud and mechanic says motor needs work done to it at a price of $1500.
Excessive oil consumption- 2014 GMC Terrain with 78,000 miles is 'consuming' approximately 1.5-2 quarts of oil with 1500 miles remaining before next oil change is due. This has occurred over the past 3 oil changes and seems to be tied into a 'technical service bulletin' issued to the GM dealerships by General Motors.
I've took it to car shop and they said it's burning oil. I have to get oil changes every 2500 miles, and it's low after 2 weeks. I've constantly adding oil and check it between oil changes. This is my first GMC and I'm not too happy about this issue I'm having. 104561 mileage and engine light just came on this week. I'm very scare and I can't afford another engine. It's ticking loud and makes noise when I accelerate. I only work less than 5 miles from home and this is just crazy.
Was driving on a state highway. Upon taking off from a stoplight, a harsh noise came from the engine, followed by a loss of power and oil. Car was towed to a shop, was told metal shavings are in the pan anf the engine would need replacing
Vehicle had stalled one morning in very cold weather, restarted and operated fine without issues for a couple of weeks. A week ago the engine light came on. Didn't drive anywhere that day. Next day tried to take it to my preferred shop but could only travel a short distance to a local shop. Diagnostics showed issues with intake camshaft position, fuel pressure performance, idle speed low and fuel pressure regulator. Had it towed to the dealer where it was purchased, further inspection showed several broken rocker arms, basically engine damage due to timing chain issue and/or oil consumption issue. Vehicle has 147,000 miles and had variable valve timing solenoid replaced at 99,000 miles. Had every scheduled oil change never exceeding manufacturer's recommendation of 7,500 miles between oil changes. Car is basically dead with little value at this point. General Motors refused to assist with this.
My car engine light comes on and the car keeps cutting off when I stop or when I get ready to drive. I took my car to the mechanic and he is telling me is the camshaft that these cars have alot of complaints for this. My car has less than 52K miles. I don't drive my car a lot. This is horrible that this is happening so soon.
My engine light came on as I was driving on the highway. Felt like there was slight exhaust smell leaking in the cabin because had a headache driving home and driving to dealership. Also, noticed black oil or wet soot inside my tailpipe after I parked it and checked it. Stanley Chevrolet told me that it was a bad timing chain beating against engine causing a gas smell and quoted me over 2 grand to repair.
Stopped at a light and car just stalled without warning. Put the car on park and put my blinkers on. Looked at dashboard and no check engine light on. Turned car off and on then it started to drive but stalled 4 more times after I came to a full stop at a light. Used the fixd app and it detected 1 problem code P0011 intake camshaft position sensor and the test turned the check engine light on and explained that variable valve/camshaft timing in the internal combustion engine control the intake and exhaust gases in and out of the gas combustion chamber. Sensor should last as long as your car but can become damaged due to wear and tear but my car only has 93000 hwy miles and is only 4 yrs old.
Oil consumption testing began 6/12 a week later check engine light came out. Brought my Terrain back to GMC for them to tell me that the timing chain needs to be replaced due to the oil consumption problems. Having several problems since such as jerking, and stalling that I did express to GMC over the past couple weeks, which is due to the excessive oil consumption. Still waiting to hear from the GMC to get my SUV fixed almost 40 plus days later
2014 GMC Terrain. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The consumer was advised the timing chain was not repaired to GM's standard regulations. The manufacturer was notified.
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- Laplace, LA, USA