P0011 on GMC TERRAIN
What P0011 Means on Your GMC TERRAIN
Real GMC TERRAIN Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"2011 gmc terrain. consumer writes in regards to engine problems and several other issues with vehicle."
"The issue is only happening on 2011 i-4 2.4l engines. many people with this engine (terrain and equinoxs for a couple) have the same issue. the vehicle makes a rattling noise when starting up..its intermittent."
"Once again, timing chain incident, this time while driving, wasn't expecting it, suddenly my Terrain steering when became stiff to turn, and happened to realize the car motor had shut off and rolling to the right, nearly hitting parked car."
"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."
"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."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0011 on GMC TERRAIN
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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