GMC Terrian, Equinox, Denali Engine Sputtering, Dying, Rough Idle | How to Fix

[@cswann8]

There is a cleaner that is made for MAF sensors you can get an any auto parts store, but if you really want to clean this device on the cheap FFS don't use 70% grocery store alcohol. Get some 90%+ at least.

[@rontam06]

Funny you said that... I'm was looking at him clean Maf with alcohol and I'm staring right at MAF Spray(was in the basement At the time)and still have it from like 10 years ago 😆

[@maryfarmer9343]

I’m having the same problem but I’m not exactly sure what you did here....

[@gabrielrubio7425]

The volume on the music is too high

[@rotwiler7674]

My 2014 Terrain with 2.4, I had random sputter at idle/stop. Also was throwing a p2271 code. So yesterday, cleaned maf with electrical cleaner spray, then cleaned throttle body, while there decided to replace the vvt intake and exhaust sensor things on top left of engine. Noticed my 02 rear sensor was replaced at one time with a Bosch and was touching frame, not sure if it made difference but I put in a smaller walker 02 sensor. Crossing fingers, think it's fixed, cel light would come on about every 6 or 7 stops, yesterday put on 76 miles and no cel. Pvc hose was clean, almost like a new car, I added a vented ac Delco gas cap also. All the parts combined cost about $65. Just worked on the common issues first, was cheaper than a scan at dealer to do myself in less than a hour. I also use AFC fuel cleaner in triple dose every 2nd fuel fill to try to keep injectors and misc clean. A good fuel cleaner with PEA in it can help, I had good luck with AFC fuel cleaner in past, not sure if it even has pea but made huge difference 2 other vehicles. Vented ac Delco cap is only $10 new and a cheap insurance for rear main seal.

[@gmotif6]

Did you check for fuel in your oil? My 2013 is throwing codes p300 p1702 and I changed HPFP, 2actuators, coils, plugs and oil2x. I’m stuck like chuck

[@rotwiler7674]

@@gmotif6 no fuel in oil, I do my own oil changes.

[@toddcanipe1190]

My son and I did all the same and installed an Oil Catch Can to the PVC system and all is good! We also added the vented AC Delco cap as well. Noticed that the blow-by was greatly reduced.

[@rotwiler7674]

@toddcanipe1190 My stall just at starts came back right away. I ended up seeing a youtuber say try adding bardahl no smoke(is a oil thickener) I add 6-8oz at every oil change and past 3 years, not one stall. If I don't add it, stalls. So far zero issues with the additive and vvt.

[@Rmartin250]

What did you clean the injectors with?

[@blesd8408]

can u make another video of how to get to the fuel injectors with out fast forwarding. need to see what bolts n shit

[@loadedfun4764]

I’m having the same problem with sputtering. Can I try using fuel injector cleaner instead of dismantling the engine? I’ve gone as far as replacing all the plugs and ignition coils.

[@T1atomic1]

********IMPORTANT********Many of the people commenting forget that there are MANY REASONS for sputtering/rough idle etc... could be as simple as the gas cap was loose or wasn't seated right and forced closed damaging seal on threads of gascap.A loose gas cap will not only let in dirt and grime in, but it can also allow fuel vapors to escape. These vapors can trigger an error in the emissions system, which would trigger the check engine light. Dirt that seeps into the gas tank could also contaminate the injectors/fuel filter etc... // Bad Gas/BAD fuel pump/filter // Water/rust/dirt in gas tank // vacuum leak // fuel injectors // Maf sensor // Clogged/dirty engine air filter // Clogged catalytic converter...// Clogged OWNER neural receptors :p ;) ETC.... >>>> Cheap and quick temporary fixes are FUEL ADDITIVES like FUEL injector cleaners/FUEL SYSTEM cleaners/WATER REMOVAL Fuel additives/ catalytic converter fuel additives/carbon build up fuel additive.. >>>> Then if that fails do the basic tune-up work first and dig deeper till you get to the problem. GOOD LUCK TO ALL &PAY IT FORWARD!!! :) REMEMBER BREATHE AND PATIENCE GRASSHOPPER!!!! :) :) :) :)

[@CLHolmes]

It'd be cool if you showed how to get to the fuel injector step by step.

[@PriorToImpact]

this video does show you step by step

[@franckblack1571]

There’s a video from The Ames Compound Productions with more details (and more explicit language 😊)

[@fredlopez40]

Man thank you for this , I am going to try on my 2011 Chevy equinox. I’ve had it for 6 months and it was owned by an older couple. Got it about 6 months ago and suddenly the engine sputters, feels like it misfires when idling , sounds like it has a lack of power when coming from a complete stop at a red light and lightly hitting the gas. Dealership warranty just expired yesterday and I have no idea why it’s running so crappy. Have to change the oil ASAP but once that is done I will run a bunch of tests on it. Please keep making videos about this car . Nobody else on KZbin is doing it so recently and I need help with this car I just bought for 10 grand that has 90k miles on

[@joshuasawvell1256]

Freddy Lopez hey I was just wondering if you cleaned the injectors on your equinox if so did it fix it. Mine is doing the same as yours and just wondering if that fixed yours. Thanks.

[@super20dan]

you bought a pos. do research next car

[@tonycymmerman]

For all of you having the bouncy problems or it stopping at a red light or stop sign. Replace intake and outake injectors. Problem solved. =)

[@ItsmeBish584]

Same! I bought a 2014 terrain denali and had to put a BRAND NEW engine in it 3 months after I bought it!! Now 3 months after replacing engine its hesitating when I go to slow down or press on the gas. I f#cking HATE this car! But it's so beautiful

[@Thetimer-mw2xy]

@@tonycymmerman already did that still doing it

[@tazzman2869]

Great vid I have one question though. I had a 2007 solstice with basically the same engine. The high pressure fuel rail at the connection had basically a one time disconnect connection. It would deform the ball connevtion joint ever so slightly. So if you didn't get it aligned perfectly it would leak.

[@theamaturepro]

I realize this comment is a year old, but I've had the same issue in the past and can say that you need to get a set of fuel line disconnect tools. A whole set in a hard case is pretty cheap on Amazon and it solved this issue for me.

[@ValerieSmith-s3p]

Well done young man

[@Dwinypoolive]

Bro I need you to fix my terrain! I’m having similar issues and more! Great vid!

[@tonycymmerman]

I replaced Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoids and fixed my wife's 2012 GMC terrain

[@LakissaJ]

On my GMC Terrain 2015 my check engine light on. Codes 2097 and 0191 it’s stalling and dying. It sounds like a moped.

[@LakissaJ]

What code you get for the exhaust?

[@Drea__lee]

I’m getting codes P0172/175 I’ve tried a few things. My engine runs rich after relearning with a computer reset. And my Chevy equinox 2011 doesn’t pick up speed after stopping at red lights and sputters. Can I get some advice from anyone please. I don’t want to continue fixing things that doesn’t need fixing. I thought it was the transmission since it would misfire when changing speeds.

[@derbycityracing2997]

What would a cause a 2011 to randomly shut off while driving. It starts up and drives fine no cel light or codes, was driving it yesterday and made a whining noise then just shut off. Waited 5 mins and started car and it started right back up but then died again down the road

[@CRAZY_VIDS07]

Them DI injector needed to be revealed due to being high pressure..Hopefully doesn't leak in a few days...😢

[@puruva9400]

How did you get the rail in so easily mine won’t go back in

[@MawMawsGirlz]

I have a 2006 Chevy Equinox and it didn’t want to start yesterday and it was sputtering and had a rough idle. I changed the plugs and wires but it still has a rough idle. I’ve noticed more water coming from the exhaust. Do you think that catalytic converter cleaner would fix this. A friend checked my codes as the service engine soon light was on and it threw a code that said my battery was weak(which it wouldn’t be) but the SES light is off now but it STILL has the rough idle. It’s not an extremely rough idle but it’s noticeable. From time to time since owning my car, it would die when going down a low incline hill (brakes applied) ? I’m just confused and was hoping for some advice. Thanks so much for your help. New subscriber 👍

[@angelofrancis9014]

He didnt clean throttle body

[@darrena.247]

Great Video my Friend. Thank you. That is a LOT of work. Hope the first fix works for me.

[@gmotif6]

What about sputtering after turning the engine off? I changed my terrains HPFP, 2 actuators, coils, plugs and oil. Still getting p300 p1072 codes. Thanks

[@cklawone]

High pressure fuel pump is leaking fuel into the crank case. Make sure you change oil afterwards because it will saturated with fuel.

[@gabesgramofcoke7653]

Hey bro. My 2013 equinox with 2.4 is sputtering really bad. Jerking back and fourth but only about 15 min after turning on cold. No codes. New chain kit. New actuators. New cam phasers, plugs. Doesn’t do it while cold. Really weird. Tried cleaning throttle body as well.

[@halifaxhunting1034]

Oil

[@guvhal]

same problem. Did you fix yours?

[@danielbolen1396]

@@guvhal I have it too. Did u got urs fixed?

[@SeasparrowDD979]

Check the camshaft position sensor fore and aft...

[@MrDandanhesourman]

Just replaced my intake and exhaust solenoids on my own after stalling and getting the check engine light on. Got a fresh oil change right after and my 2016 Equinox is running and idling just fine now.

[@mjkirk12]

At what mileage did this start giving you problems?

[@luisarevalo8394]

I'm at 53k

[@justinpuskas]

I had an injector changed on mine at 110K

[@christianmonet1297]

So the equinox are notorious for haveing that rough idk while in gear at a stop. The odd thing is that it doesnt give a CEL code. For how bad it shakes it should throw a code. The dealerships do a "compression test" but they really dont know why or what is caueing it. Literally socmany threads on it snd nobody has gien a definitive fix. It has the typical GM oul burning too. Idk i dont ahvr one but my busdy judt boight one and it started doing it. Obviously the first things one concludes is the spark plugs/ignition coils, throttle body, MAF sensor. Krep doing it so then its well maybe there is a lsak in the manifold intake gasket, and i see this abkut the injectors lol.

[@rotwiler7674]

So I replaced tb(oem), maf(oem) both new. New Wagner rear 02, both vvt Solenoids(generic ones), gas cap(oem) 2 tanks of techron cleaner, 1 tank liquid moly cleaner, new air filter. I reset computer and ran perfect for 10 days and around 75 starts. Then it's like when computer relearned, all of a sudden rough idle again and stall. I reset computer and is perfect again. Now I am stumped, I have a new purge solenoid and plugs I haven't installed yet, but is odd it runs perfect until computer relearns driving style.

[@PriorToImpact]

How did you rest the computer? Have you tried pulling the injectors?

[@rotwiler7674]

@@PriorToImpact reset, spell check changed my word. Have not pulled injectors yet, The Terrain has less than 60k miles. But what is confusing me is why when I reset the computer, is all good for over a week of driving every day, then starts doing it again. Kind of rules out fuel pump or vacuum leak.

[@sonnyfuellas]

Hi, you new subscriber here. I just want to ask if you have encountered the "Service Stabilitrak" appearing on the dashboard? Because everytime I start to drive our 2011 GMC Terrain, that message always appear. I don't know what to do about it. Please need your support if you have any idea to fix it. Thanks.

[@T1atomic1]

The button for stabilitrak was poorly designed put right next to the cup holders and coin/nik nak holder which always ends up as the area for a quick sandwich/food item with crumbs etc.. Ideally, the 2 buttons next to the shifter should have been put on either side of the CD slot Out of the way and no crumbs~So I noticed on the cousin/twin of your vehicle Chevy Equinox that the Service Stabilitrak dummy display came on after kids spilled liquid over it and crumbs packed in the open button(Not sealed around edges) : Now remember this fixed my issue>Does not mean it will fix yours (THE FIX )>>> Step 1-WITH CAR OFF and NO KEY IN IGNITION~Thoroughly clean stabilitrak button border w/old toothbrush and rubbing alcohol Pressing the button on/off several times while alcohol soaked in(So as to get in every nook and cranny) > Vacuumed/repeated step 1/Vacuumed again then at night poured about a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol and let it evaporate/dry out overnight and it fixed the problem :) Hope that Helps!!! Pay it forward :) :)

[@barbarabaker4156]

I have a Chevy equinox LTZ 2013 3.6L v6 the issues I’m having my truck jerks and shuts off completely but it cranks back up with no problem I changed the oil and transmission fluid and spark plugs please help me I just got this truck in March of this year

[@theamaturepro]

Did you get it fixed? What was the issue? My little sisters equinox is doing that and she's across the country. She's helped me with enough mechanics I'm going to talk her through fixing it over the phone but am having a hard time diagnosing it without it being in front of me.

[@jamesfinney8841]

Lol, that damn beeping louder than the engine.

[@lilgary8768able]

Are you located in Chicago

[@tariksandle]

The evil laugh at the end was great 😂😂😂

[@DanLoFat]

The 2020 terrain I've been driving for a year and about 60,000 miles it's starting to spot her a bit only though when I'm running the air conditioner and if I let it idle for a couple hours it's fine. I went from 87 to 89 octane on a full tank just to see if it would do anything I know it's not going to do anything at least I don't think it is., I sure hope in the last oil change the boys put in 020 and not 5:30, cuz that would be bad

[@ethancarter18]

What code was it throwing? I’ve got lean on bank one sensor one intermittent..2.4l (02 sensor) and replaced it, also replaced my cats and checked my spark plugs everything is good there.. not sure what it is I’ve even replaced my crank sensor for intake and exhaust to see if that would fix it.. nothing

[@tonycymmerman]

@Ethan,. I replaced Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoids and fixed my wife's 2012 GMC terrain.

[@ethancarter18]

Haohmaru yeah I did that and it didn’t fix it, did you use oem? Or aftermarket

[@tonycymmerman]

@@ethancarter18 I ordered after market from Amazon, cleaned carbon build up and used fuel cleaner every month. Redline and Gumout both with "PEA".......kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZeVg36coruDrpI

[@octavioolivas48]

How's it going brutha.let me know how it works for you.i have the same problem on my 2012.i was thinking it was the o2 sensor?

[@PriorToImpact]

I have a couple of videos of me chasing this problem down. I did o2, purge solenoid, spark plugs, coil packs, dirty intake, dirty pcv and finally the injectors.

[@octavioolivas48]

@@PriorToImpact I'll have to give them videos a go thank you ...I was researching a lawsuit on 2011-2014 GMC terrain that are. Burning alot of oil... GM motors is fixing the problem free of charge..if u ever catch yourself having to fix the cruise control I'll also be in the look out for that video...all ur videos get a like from family and I thanx again

[@carmelotreviso]

@@octavioolivas48 mine has 190k on it. I changed my oil every 3k miles but issues only started showing up after 150k for me. Now today check engine light and sputter then stop after I turn off ignition. I've replaced everything but the rings on this piece of shit in last 2 years

[@jdhed1]

@@carmelotreviso thats your throttle body test sensors most likely. Change the throttle body.

[@chrisweld2903]

Replaced the timing chain in 2010 gmc terrian, it still dies! I'm not a mechanic, any ideas what it could be?

[@whocares4464]

Cam position sensors, there are two on the top passenger side if it's the 2.4

[@wickedness9866]

Dam, I can do alot, but I don't know if I can do this

[@coreyhorning9872]

Your "How To" could be better but your music is spot on!

[@Brysonandmason320]

It's not step by step it's watch a time lapse and those "weird injectors" are direct injectors and you cleaning that MAF sensor like that most likely ruined it

[@botweather89st]

I replaced my purge solenoid pump because every time i got gas my car wouldn’t start on the first or second turn.

[@PriorToImpact]

had the same issue on my CX-7

[@it6970]

"... that's my classic move“ 🤣🤣🤣

[@-b1ghorn087]

I am going to try these on my '13 equinox with 180,000 miles. Having same issues.

[@pauldooley3899]

Did it work?

[@-b1ghorn087]

@@pauldooley3899 it did actually. Went to 230,000 miles with it running smooth then the timing chain broke and ruined the engine. But it did run much smoother till then.

[@seapeddler]

All joking aside, do you like the GMC Terrain ?

[@Charmedace1]

It's okay suv sometimes its best doing work on it your self save lots of money

[@eleazarmartinez5483]

any code?

[@Goddessinme247]

Where u you live? Can we do this together

[@TheMoneyjuan]

guessing is spectacular

[@ambernapue277]

Where are you located? I need you!

[@blesd8408]

I need you to

[@garrettmersman]

Does disconnecting the battery not apply when your disconnecting all those plugs?…lmao

[@DanLoFat]

I see your problem, actually I hear your problem, it's the music you're using is drive me batty

[@hensen5309]

Mine dies when I come to a stop

[@tonycymmerman]

Did you just move to Ohio from Maryland?

[@tonycymmerman]

I replaced Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoids and fixed my wife's 2012 GMC terrain. Before this it would bounce and jerk at red lights and stop signs.

[@Bootinn]

@@tonycymmerman my car is doing the exact same thing. 2013 equinox.

[@tonycymmerman]

@@Bootinn I sent u a link to purchase intake and exhaust, takes less than 20 minutes.

[@jiggler8935]

FIX EQUINOX’S CAR, CHROMO

[@thejusticeappalachianhomes1454]

Bad camera. Just a guy tinkering in time lapse.

[@wildwolf8983]

The music is too annoying

[@treasurecoastanglers1003]

So we're pretty much just watching you take shots in the dark while talking to yourself. Not the most helpful video but at least your editing skills don't suck. You tried, my friend. You tried. At least you got the ad revenue! On to the next video ✌

[@HTTR_FOREVER21]

should have bought a 4 runner, this is american made junk