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Anyone buy a 2021 GCL and not have any problems so far?

voltdoc

Active member
Overland with all avaliable packages. About 1K miles. Only quality issue is passenger side mid row seat doesn't flip down from button in rear cargo area. Dealer ordered parts. Glad I got one with the Quadra Lift! Great ride, quiet, love it!
 

PRspawn

Well-known member
I was only able to find more information about the auto high beams. I'll do some more digging. Thanks.
They are all in there; I’ve def read them all, but don’t remember the solutions, that’s what I suggested searching. I wasn’t being rude. For example, I believe the high pitch noise has to do with the way the wind pushes thru the mirrors.
 

Balazo3

New member
So Overland is the only trim without issues? Seems many of us who have issues have limited trim?
I got the Altitude package on mine as I wanted it all black everything. Only issue so far was with the 4x4 System check light that came on inside 30 miles on it. Had them fix that and then next day on Ku trip to Indy, damn light came on again so sent it back to dealership and they fixed it again. Haven’t had any problems since. Barely 1,100 miles now.
 

ts3x

New member
My Summit Reserve was out of alignment when I picked it up but outside of that it has been great.
I've had 3 GC's, 14, 16, & 19 - all 3 needed alignments. Waited too long on the first one and messed up a set of tires, so had the other two checked, and both needed it.
 

JeepCares

Well-known member
Have an Altitude with just under 1K miles here and noticed a couple of minor but annoying issues:

  • High beams do not turn on in auto setting - please help if i'm using these incorrectly
  • Check rear seat notification comes on sometimes when I turn off the car with nothing on the rear seats
  • Very noticeable (high pitch) wind noise at 50+mph with one or all windows completely down/partially down to the point I prefer to close the window cause it's that noticeable

Hi, eahmed14.

Although it looks like your fellow forum members have pushed you in the right direction, we can assist you too if needed.

The high beams in your vehicle will not turn on while the headlamp switch is set to the auto lights on position. We want to assure you that our teams are looking into this and anticipate releasing a fix in late Q3/early Q4. In the meantime, your high beams will operate with the switch set to manual lights on the low beam position.

In regard to the notification you're seeing, if you do not find the answer here on the forums, please feel free to contact your dealer or our team in private message to address further.

For the noise you are experiencing, there is a fix for this and we recommend that you visit your dealer to have this taken care of. If you run into any further concerns while there or would like extra support, send us a private message.

Kate
Jeep Cares
 

Boggswade

Well-known member
I've had 3 GC's, 14, 16, & 19 - all 3 needed alignments. Waited too long on the first one and messed up a set of tires, so had the other two checked, and both needed it.
Fortunately I caught it on the ride home since it was drifting left and got it fixed before ruining the tires.
 

Moparornocar

New member
2021 altitude with 2800 miles. The highbeams won't work when the lights are set to auto. A decent sized paint chip came off the front bumper the second time it went through the car wash(super disappointed in this). Other than those issues we love our new jeep. Hopefully the paint issue will be resolved
 

ppetrillo18

Active member
2021 GLC Limited with 800 miles. The 3rd row seat will not fold. It appears jammed and won't budge when opening the hand latch which seems to be functioning correctly. Was working fine before then. First big issue. Anyone experience this?
 

Sbradle4

Well-known member
2021 GLC Limited with 800 miles. The 3rd row seat will not fold. It appears jammed and won't budge when opening the hand latch which seems to be functioning correctly. Was working fine before then. First big issue. Anyone experience this?
I think that’s a new one
 

Dinoburner

New member
Hi, eahmed14.

Although it looks like your fellow forum members have pushed you in the right direction, we can assist you too if needed.

The high beams in your vehicle will not turn on while the headlamp switch is set to the auto lights on position. We want to assure you that our teams are looking into this and anticipate releasing a fix in late Q3/early Q4. In the meantime, your high beams will operate with the switch set to manual lights on the low beam position.

In regard to the notification you're seeing, if you do not find the answer here on the forums, please feel free to contact your dealer or our team in private message to address further.

For the noise you are experiencing, there is a fix for this and we recommend that you visit your dealer to have this taken care of. If you run into any further concerns while there or would like extra support, send us a private message.

Kate
Jeep Cares
Just thought I'd chime in on the auto headlamps. If you turn the lights on high beam then they will work in auto mode, at least that's what mine do.
 

nict

New member
Every thread is complaints about the the 21 GCL and how horrible the quality is. Has really scared me into second guessing myself about getting one. Has anyone actually had a complaint free experience so far? Is anyone happy about their purchase? TIA for comments.
I'm having the exact same concerns. I really with this thread was longer.
 

Bradef

Active member
These are solid vehicles glad I traded up from a 21 chevy trailblazer this thing feels like a truck again but much more maneuverable and plenty of torque even w V6. 21 limited owner w 6k miles already and only issue was a dead battery one morning at hotel due to mysterious battery drain issue still don't know but geico had me jumped within an hour and jeep has solid roadside assistance too geico was jus easier deal with in moment. Gotten bunch compliments and really love interior and all the advanced safety features that come standard. Have had the collision detection system beep at me just in time once already and have found it only beeps if senses impact is imminent due to speed differences and helps apply brake force slightly perhaps. Thankfully keeping the eyes peeled for wrong way drivers and slow drivers at all times this is great safety feature and helps peak awareness on road. The lane detection system comes w hand 🖐️ sensing on steering wheel and doesn't allow for any laziness will beep at you if go longer than 30secs or so and turn off Lane keep assist. Super stoked on it only other issue can think of is the regular headlights not projection quite out far enough and the rear hatch losing its power to close after auto timeout approx 1 hr. Causing you to have to manually shut could damage over time. Slight issue w wireless car play but would always re connect after losing signal while navigating was bit weird at times glad had 2 phones was very seldom that happened and haven't noticed recently. Thanks Jeep for a killer re design reminds me of hs 97 GC days 💧🙏👌💦🖐️😎🌞
 

jamie66

New member
I have a Limited GCL with about 2K miles. My issue is the AC/Heater fan. It creates SO MUCH noise with so little coming out of the vents. When on Auto mode....it makes the same level of noise when it's on the lowest setting as it does when on a higher setting. It's just not normal. Anyone else have any noise issues with the fan?
 

bjr2120

New member
I have a Limited GCL with about 2K miles. My issue is the AC/Heater fan. It creates SO MUCH noise with so little coming out of the vents. When on Auto mode....it makes the same level of noise when it's on the lowest setting as it does when on a higher setting. It's just not normal. Anyone else have any noise issues with the fan?
I have a GCL Laredo with Tech package with under 1,000 miles and very happy with it. It’s a great car. I have one complaint and it’s been raised by others — the CarPlay audio has significant static/crackling/distortion whether in wireless or wired. I have basically stopped using CarPlay for music and just use Bluetooth, which sounds much clearer and with full sound. I am hoping Apple and or Jeep releases an update that fixes this issue.

JeepCares, can you please provide an update on the CarPlay static issue?

Regarding the fan noise, I also thought the noise was rather loud but realized it’s only when the upper air vents (at chest level) are on without the lower air vents (at foot level). I now always keep both sets of vents on and the noise is negligible.
 

GretnaHusker

Active member
I have a Limited GCL with about 2K miles. My issue is the AC/Heater fan. It creates SO MUCH noise with so little coming out of the vents. When on Auto mode....it makes the same level of noise when it's on the lowest setting as it does when on a higher setting. It's just not normal. Anyone else have any noise issues with the fan?
If no rear seat passenger turn off the rear seat fan and see if that helps as a test.
 

Ron mc

Member
Every thread is complaints about the the 21 GCL and how horrible the quality is. Has really scared me into second guessing myself about getting one. Has anyone actually had a complaint free experience so far? Is anyone happy about their purchase? TIA for comments.
Summit reserve 4 months 2400 miles , no issues, absolutely love it!!!
 
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