How do you reset the check engine light on a 2014 GMC Terrain?
How do I reset the check engine light on my GMC?
- Let it go off by itself.
- Turn your ignition on and off several times in a row.
- Disconnect your battery and reconnect it.
- Buy an OBD II scanner (they’re relatively inexpensive) and follow the instructions (it’s pretty easy)
What does it mean when your GMC Terrain won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Terrain won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
What to do if your GMC Terrain is stalling?
Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Terrain, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. Trouble codes are always a great place to start diagnosing problems on today’s modern computer controlled vehicles. Without them, you are in the dark. These codes are vital to diagnosis.
Where is the throttle position sensor on a GMC Terrain?
Your GMC Terrain uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.
Are there any problems with the GMC Terrain?
GMC Terrain owners have reported 49 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Terrain based on all problems reported for the Terrain.
What causes a GMC Terrain 4 cyl to stall?
Same thing happened to me on my 2012 Terrain 4-cyl. Car stalled and then we would restart and run for a bit then stall as I slowed down. Then would run fine for a week or 2 and then do it again. A check engine light came on and then went out later. Turned out to be the intake cam solenoid.
Why did my GMC Terrain Engine blow out?
While driving on the interstate in below freezing weather the low oil pressure light illuminated directing me to stop the vehicle immediately. After waiting 2 hours in freezing temperatures I was able to get vehicle towed to a mechanic and the rear main oil seal had blow out due to a blocked PCV valve.
How much oil does a 2014 GMC Terrain use?
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.