# \#terrain

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/terrain/11127.md

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## [How to keep vent doors closed after engine is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161 "2025-02-16T17:11:33Z")

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It appears that my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4-cyl FWD automatically opens the vent blend doors after a few minutes with the engine off - which is the case overnight, every night. In my older vehicles, I was able to manuall…

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## [DTC U0121 x 4. "4 modules not communicating to EBCM"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-u0121-x-4-4-modules-not-communicating-to-ebcm/190389)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-u0121-x-4-4-modules-not-communicating-to-ebcm/190389 "2024-11-12T14:58:15Z")

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2013 GMC Terrain. Recap: BRAKE, ABS, TRAC lights on. “Service power steering message”, collision and lane depart not working, multiple new fully-charges and tested-good batteries die within 48 hours with car off. Cause o…

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## [GMC Terrain wiper blade adapter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953 "2024-11-09T18:54:07Z")

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Went to replace the wiper blades for the first time on this car, get out there open up the packages, slide the old ones off - no adapter in new box. Can’t get the old adapters off the old blades. New blades don’t fit wit…

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## [From mazda to gmc terrain slt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-mazda-to-gmc-terrain-slt/196142)

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**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-mazda-to-gmc-terrain-slt/196142 "2024-09-13T10:49:49Z")

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So…found a car to replace my Mazda. (Sorry, this will be kinda long to read.) 2021 GMC Terrian SLT. I’m sure there are those that will say it’s not that good of a vehicle, but it has everything I wanted (and most things…

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## [Battery dies every 24 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-every-24-hours/189218)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-every-24-hours/189218 "2023-04-03T19:43:28Z")

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Been dealing with this for 9 months. Have to drive the car 20 minutes every day or get nothing but starter clicks. I plan on buying a digital multimeter and pulling fuses one at a time. This problem started basically at …

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## [Remote car starter will not start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-will-not-start-car/186853)

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**Author:** [@detguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-will-not-start-car/186853 "2022-10-13T15:28:50Z")

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We have 2011 Terrain with factory installed remote start. Currently the remote start will not start the car. The parking light flashes, we hear a small click but the car does not start. Other functions of the remote work…

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## [2012 GMC Terrain - battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-battery-drain/186580)

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**Author:** [@ivy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivy54)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-battery-drain/186580 "2022-09-27T23:33:20Z")

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something is draining battery over night, then needs charge

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## [2012 GMC Terrain radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-radio-trouble/175330)

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**Author:** [@ThomasDOUGLASHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasDOUGLASHubbard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-radio-trouble/175330 "2021-02-22T15:42:28Z")

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Good Morning I have been reading complaint after complaint about this problem with the radios that were installed in the years 2011 to 2016 and they are the same as mine. Is There A Recall one them and if not there sh…

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## [Used car negotions for 2013 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-negotions-for-2013-gmc-terrain/170873)

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**Author:** [@BDazzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BDazzle)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-negotions-for-2013-gmc-terrain/170873 "2020-10-11T03:32:47Z")

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Hi all, I’m looking to buy a used 2013 GMC Terrain from either a used car lot or dealership. Yes, I am aware of the issues of buying from a used car lot, but I will go in there prepared. My question is, what percentage …

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## [2015 GMC Terrain shifts hard on takeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-shifts-hard-on-takeoff/170206)

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**Author:** [@KSartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KSartin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-shifts-hard-on-takeoff/170206 "2020-09-21T01:13:01Z")

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Hard shifting when I take off, first couple of shifts

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## [2014 GMC Terrain needs a wiper recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-needs-a-wiper-recall/166949)

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**Author:** [@Anonymous45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anonymous45)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-needs-a-wiper-recall/166949 "2020-07-09T04:04:02Z")

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Windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a thunderstorm on the highwa hiy luckily I was able to get over to a safe place or it could have been a really bad deadly accident. Gmc recalled 2013 models for this sam…

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## [GMC Terrain - AC fan runs while engine is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-ac-fan-runs-while-engine-is-off/164994)

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**Author:** [@Eric-Nancy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric-Nancy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-ac-fan-runs-while-engine-is-off/164994 "2020-05-29T00:11:03Z")

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I have a 2016 GMC. the fan on the AC comes on while engine is turned off

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## [Can’t find anything about lowering a 2011 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-anything-about-lowering-a-2011-gmc-terrain/164820)

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**Author:** [@tyler1777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyler1777)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-anything-about-lowering-a-2011-gmc-terrain/164820 "2020-05-28T09:25:09Z")

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trying to lower but cant find anything

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## [GMC Terrain 2010 Apple CarPlay and Back Camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-2010-apple-carplay-and-back-camera/164369)

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**Author:** [@logdog99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logdog99)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-2010-apple-carplay-and-back-camera/164369 "2020-05-17T00:37:47Z")

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Hi all, I have a GMC 2010 and I’m planning on getting a new media player for it (Apple CarPlay). I have a reverse backing camera that shows up on the middle rear-view mirror. I was wondering if I could possibly change t…

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## [2012 GMC Terrain - charge battery system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626)

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**Author:** [@martha28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martha28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626 "2020-04-09T18:28:42Z")

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battery and alternator were replaced , but the charge battery system light is still on also the car is going dead

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## [Rattling noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-turning/160569)

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**Author:** [@Hope.ezen\_164808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hope.ezen_164808)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-turning/160569 "2020-03-08T20:25:01Z")

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I have a 16 GMC Terrain with 48,000 miles. I just got it back from the shop after having the transfer case blow up. When driving back I noticed a rattling noise coming from the rear when turning. Unfortunately the shop i…

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## [2012 GMC Terrain transmission light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-transmission-light/158111)

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**Author:** [@KevinFrederick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinFrederick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-transmission-light/158111 "2020-02-08T20:13:48Z")

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transmission light came on last night. the other day had the oil change and the guy said he saw some transmission fulid. could there be a leak and can I drive it to the shop. seems to drive ok when I drove it home.

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## [Stalling 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/156345)

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**Author:** [@sharonBarger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonBarger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/156345 "2020-01-12T13:44:43Z")

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have had a 2015 for 2 weeks, left the house to do errands run fine, stop and got gas, went to Walmart running fine, when backing out stalled, put in neutral started again put in reverse stalled again, finally running but…

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## [Stalling 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382)

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**Author:** [@Erica04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erica04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382 "2019-12-28T02:35:35Z")

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I was trying to reverse from a parking spot at the store, my car stalled. I thought it was a fluke as I had no light come on, and it seemed to run fine from there. Then I pulled to a stop sign a few days later, and it st…

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## [2003 GMC Terrain CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-terrain-cel/154097)

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**Author:** [@CRAIGBILES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRAIGBILES)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-terrain-cel/154097 "2019-12-05T13:56:55Z")

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engine light is on it’s coming back to catalytic converter.

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## [Defrost won’t work on driver’s side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-won-t-work-on-driver-s-side/151545)

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**Author:** [@Ronald13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-won-t-work-on-driver-s-side/151545 "2019-10-26T18:52:46Z")

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defrost on drivers side not working (2010 Gmc Terrain )

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## [Stereo doesn't produce sound - 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-doesnt-produce-sound-2015-gmc-terrain/148638)

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**Author:** [@jaredkniss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaredkniss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-doesnt-produce-sound-2015-gmc-terrain/148638 "2019-09-13T16:19:52Z")

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my stereo turns on but no sound at all, worked in the morning , now nothing. could it be a software glitch

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## [2017 GMC Terrain - air conditioner filter location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-air-conditioner-filter-location/146056)

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**Author:** [@MulchanRampersad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MulchanRampersad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-air-conditioner-filter-location/146056 "2019-08-05T19:56:22Z")

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Where can I find the Air Condition Filter?

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## [2019 GMC Terrain - AC only goes to half power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-terrain-ac-only-goes-to-half-power/143782)

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**Author:** [@Nancydroegemueller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancydroegemueller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-terrain-ac-only-goes-to-half-power/143782 "2019-07-06T18:43:30Z")

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When I turn fan on for ac will only go up half way

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## [Key gets stuck in ignition - 2012 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-in-ignition-2012-gmc-terrain/143325)

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**Author:** [@Julie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-in-ignition-2012-gmc-terrain/143325 "2019-07-01T18:54:12Z")

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Key gets stuck in ignition when shutting car off. Not every time. Showed it to GMC mechanic who said to run car through the gears multiple times, but that doesn’t work. I usually end up leaving the key in the switch and …

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## [2012 GMC Terrain - seat stuck in reclined position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-seat-stuck-in-reclined-position/142681)

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**Author:** [@Greg46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg46)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-seat-stuck-in-reclined-position/142681 "2019-06-21T14:07:16Z")

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Drivers power reclining seat is stuck in the fully reclined position. Is there a way to manually override and bring the seatback to the near upright position?

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## [GMC Terrain SLE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-sle/137322)

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**Author:** [@Alycia\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alycia_Marie)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-sle/137322 "2019-04-28T21:42:15Z")

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Hi, I just leased a 2019 Terrain SLE and I noticed that there are 2 large cuts behind the front seats. There’s also big rectangular cut outs, for what the dealship said were for vents for the AC and heat. Is this normal…

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## [Tranny slip? Electrical or mechanical? Please help asap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-slip-electrical-or-mechanical-please-help-asap/124159)

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**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-slip-electrical-or-mechanical-please-help-asap/124159 "2019-03-23T16:15:30Z")

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Please help guys, my wife has a 2011 GMC Terrain SUV and on my way home, the accelerator became intermittently unresponsive, like I was revving it in park but still “caught” to get me to Auto Zone. The scan revealed PO70…

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## [2015 GMC Terrain defrost runs hot or cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-defrost-runs-hot-or-cold/131101)

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**Author:** [@paulmcguire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulmcguire)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-defrost-runs-hot-or-cold/131101 "2018-12-20T00:19:40Z")

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Defrost mode is either extreme hot or cold, it will not produce warm or cool air, why?

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## [2012 GMC Terrain opinions, please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-opinions-please/126201)

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**Author:** [@jim45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim45)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-opinions-please/126201 "2018-12-11T05:56:22Z")

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overall what would you rate 2012 gmc slt terrain thanks jim

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