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P0017 on GMC TERRAIN

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2010, 2011, 2012

What P0017 Means on Your GMC TERRAIN

Real GMC TERRAIN Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I bought my 2010 GMC Terrain SLE at 160,000. It had a rough start up but the dealer said it was because it was an older car and been sitting for a while. The rough start up never stopped even after replacing the catalytic converter because of code P0420."

— 2010 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 11/14/2021

"The catalytic converters have been replaced under warranty. engine indicator light came on and was checked by gm dealer p0017, cranshaft camshaft 9-16-16. the dealer says they fixed it. also using too much oil. dealer started oil consumption test in april 2017. check engine light is still on."

— 2010 GMC TERRAIN owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/17/2017

"Odb code p0014/p0017 is a gmc recall and i would very much like to bring it and let you guys fix it because it is becoming a problem!"

— 2011 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 05/25/2020

"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."

— 2012 GMC TERRAIN owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/03/2021

"GMC Terrain with 12,564 total miles had experienced an engine failure."

— 2023 GMC TERRAIN owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 10/13/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0017 on GMC TERRAIN

40%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2
2011
1
2012
1
2023
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0017 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026