Example carBattery boost for a 2012 GMC Terrain
Battery boost for the 2012 GMC Terrain: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.2 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 GMC Terrain for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 GMC Terrain: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $3,132 | $3,720 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 GMC Terrain
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (169), visibility/wiper (74) and power train (37). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V137000 | 2022-03-08 | exterior lighting:headlights | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle... |
| 16V502000 | 2016-07-05 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the... |
| 11V511000 | 2011-10-19 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Terrain
For battery service on the 2012 GMC Terrain, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Terrain. Its powertrain is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Let us know
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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