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P0300 on GMC TERRAIN

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012, 2019

What P0300 Means on Your GMC TERRAIN

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

"Code-p0014-camshaft positionb timing over-advanced or system.code-p0300 random/muitiple cylinder misfire.computerized engine analysis."

— 2012 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION • Filed 11/15/2020

"My car oil consumption is excessive. i have repetitive codes: p0089, p0300, p0366, p228d, p0014 and the check engine light being on. car is jerking back and forth when at a stop light. tapping noise made also."

— 2012 GMC TERRAIN owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/02/2019

"On february 9th, driving home on a rough highway, my service esc, abs, traction control and check engine light (flashing) came on. i immediately pulled over, freaking out. shut my car off cause i had no clue what to do. sat for a few minutes, collecting myself and turned it back on."

— 2019 GMC TERRAIN owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 02/09/2020

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

Common Causes of P0300 on GMC TERRAIN

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
2
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0300 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