2010 GMC Terrain Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 GMC Terrain.
Worst 2010 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 GMC Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 106 | 4 | — | 82,626 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 47 | 2 | — | 72,579 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 47 | 1 | — | 104,228 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 40 | 1 | — | 123,168 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 4 | — | 55,739 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 21 | — | — | 123,699 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 2 | — | 55,952 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | 67,923 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 90,351 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 52,429 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 110,037 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 8 | — | — | 52,007 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 35,050 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 14,410 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 GMC Terrain
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,154,914 vehicles.
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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Other GMC Terrain Years
2010 GMC Terrain — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 GMC Terrain reliable?
What are common problems with the 2010 GMC Terrain?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 GMC Terrain?
How safe is the 2010 GMC Terrain?
Does the 2010 GMC Terrain have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2010 GMC Terrain?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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