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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
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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 | 106 | 4 | — | 82,626 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | 2 | — | 72,579 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 47 | 1 | — | 104,228 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 40 | 1 | — | 123,168 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 4 | — | 55,739 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 21 | — | — | 123,699 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 2 | — | 55,952 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | — | 72,405 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 67,923 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 90,351 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | — | 52,429 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 110,037 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 52,007 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 35,050 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 14,410 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 35,626 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 28,250 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 39,594 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 66,670 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 9,225 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 18,380 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 1 | — | 36,074 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 23,164 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 231 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| 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
Wider context: See the full Gmc Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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