2010 GMC TERRAIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

425

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

67

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

The 2010 GMC TERRAIN has received a total of 425 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. 67 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (106 complaints), Electrical System (47 complaints), and Power Train (47 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN, potentially affecting up to 1,213,945 vehicles.

Recall 22V137000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 740,581 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

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Recall 14V447000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

| 414,333 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service...

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Recall 09V489000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

| 59,031 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS AND WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE SOFTWARE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN CAUSE THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST,...

Consequence: DRIVING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING DEFROST SYSTEM CAN DECREASE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPUTER MODULE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

425 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 106 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 47 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 47 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 40 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 21 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 21
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 15 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 12
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes
Complaints: 8
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Structure
Complaints: 6
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 4
Visibility
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinechainbelt
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11719522 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Got everything under the hood done n still have the same problem with it shut off while driving
#11706578 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the center console display intermittently malfunctioned and became inoperable. During the failure, the HVAC system was no longer blowing hot air, and the front windshield could not be defrosted, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, the radio had become inoperable, and the audible clicking from the turn signal was muted. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.
#11706578 | VISIBILITY | | 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the center console display intermittently malfunctioned and became inoperable. During the failure, the HVAC system was no longer blowing hot air, and the front windshield could not be defrosted, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, the radio had become inoperable, and the audible clicking from the turn signal was muted. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.
#11705073 | ENGINE | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was no compression in cylinder #3. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that several oil consumption tests were performed by the dealer over the past three years. The contact stated that after each oil consumption test was performed, the oil pressure was always a quart or more lower when checked; however, the contact was informed that it was not an issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
#11665415 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
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Safety Rating for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 GMC TERRAIN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

General Motors, LLC has issued 67 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

19NA256 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.

130601003J — ENGINE

This technical bulletin provides Correction information to find the cause of oil consumption. Techs should perform an oil consumption test first, check for oil leaks and if rate of oil consumption is high, then replace the pistons and the rings.

PIP5257C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue...

PIP5624 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may stumble and/or stall at startup. The dealer is to evaluate for a faulty aftermarket or incorrect upstream oxygen sensor.  

15810-03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15810-03 - Special Coverage Revised. On some vehicles that are equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LAF), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to thermal damage or face erosion of the catalytic converter. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000...

15810 02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

15810-02 - Special Coverage (revised warranty section). On some vehicles that are equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LAF), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to thermal damage or face erosion of the catalytic converter. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years...

12313D — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

12313D - Special Coverage. On some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LAF), the chrome layer on the balance chain pins may wear, allowing the chain to stretch. This would cause an engine noise, and if left untreated, could cause the chain to break, leading to engine damage.

GCUS-9-4003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

14159D - Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles per quart of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, the oil can light may illuminate on the instrument panel or one of the...

GCUS-9-3816 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

15810-01 - Special Coverate (warranty information revised). - On some vehicles, a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to thermal damage or face erosion of the catalytic converter. Replace the catalytic converter. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

17-NA-047 — WHEELS

This bulletin provides information on how to properly clean wheel speed sensors and wheel bearings that may cause conditions of EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message -Click Or Ratchet Noise- Service Traction Message - Service Stabilitrak Message - Service Steering Message due to dirt and debris.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 GMC TERRAIN

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2010 GMC TERRAIN.

Investigation EA19005 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

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