2011 GMC Terrain Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 GMC Terrain, 12% of that year's 386 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 48
- 12% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 66,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report highway and city fuel economy falling well below the EPA-rated mpg, often citing figures such as 32 mpg highway rated versus 20 to 22 mpg actual.
- Some drivers describe the engine stalling or rpm dropping sharply at idle or at stop lights, occasionally shutting off completely.
- A rattling or clicking noise on startup is reported by multiple owners, sometimes tied to a fix that later returns.
- Several owners describe jerky or hesitant transmission behavior at low speeds alongside the fuel economy complaints.
- One owner reported the fuel nozzle popping out of the fill tube during refueling.
- A separate owner reported gasoline spilling from the fuel tank during refueling despite multiple dealer repair attempts.
When 2011 GMC Terrain fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2011, latest Jul 31, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 GMC Terrain, making up 12% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 GMC Terrain fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2011 GMC Terrain's fuel system complaints.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 GMC Terrain is 66,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with these fuel system complaints.
- What is the main fuel system complaint pattern?
- The most common pattern is fuel economy falling short of the EPA rating, along with reports of stalling and startup rattling noises.