2010 GMC Terrain: raw data

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vehicle	2010 / gmc / terrain
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	295 on file (2010-02-04 → 2026-06-10)
recalls	3
investigations	3
fars	31 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission slipping and failure to engage gearsPOWER TRAIN21 complaints2015-09 → 2023-11gmc-terrain-2010-transmission-failure

10864358 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AND DID NOTHING BUT REV HIGH RPMS. HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, AT WHICH POINT I HAD TO TURN OFF THE TERRAIN. ONCE RESTARTED, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR
10818397 WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE SWITCHED ITSELF INTO REVERSE, PROPELLING THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS ALMOST STRIKING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME
11446164 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 4 IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND REVVED AS I APPLIED THE GAS. IT SLOWED AND I HAD TO SLIP IT INTO NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO TO DRIVE TO GET IT TO CATCH

HVAC and defroster inoperative with instrument panel faultVISIBILITY16 complaints2015-09 → 2025-12gmc-terrain-2010-hvac-defroster-failure

11706578 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
11498635 The defroster/ radio control/ heating area stopped working. Upon visiting a mechanic was told they never seen this or heard of this happening before and quoted me over $1,000.00 dollars to fix stating that due to Federal Law they have to give an estimate but this problem not

Windshield wiper linkage separation during operationVISIBILITY/WIPER24 complaints2016-02 → 2024-01gmc-terrain-2010-wiper-linkage-failure

11217082 THE WIPER FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVY STORM ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND BECAME UNDRIVEABLE UNTIL THE RAIN SUBSIDED
11066756 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY DURING HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT NIGHT WITH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED MID MOTION. I IMMEDIATELY BLINDLY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I COULD HEAR THE WIPER MOTOR, BUT THE WIPERS WEREN'T WORKING

StabiliTrak warning with reduced engine power at speedELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)13 complaints2015-08 → 2025-12gmc-terrain-2010-stabilitrak-power-reduction

11396239 DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR DECIDED TO 'REDUCE ENGINE POWER' AND 'SERVICE STABILITRAK' CAME ON, IMMEDIATELY MAKING THE CAR SLOW DANCE FORCIBLY TO 25 MPH. THE CAR WAS SHAKING AND STEPPING ON THE GAS DID NOTHING
11464699 My 2010 Terrain had been been intermittent dash warnings for “Service StabiliTrac” and “Engine Power Reduced” which would force the engine to reduce the speed itself down to about 30 MPH. After turning off car and restarting, warnings would go away

Timing chain wear and excessive oil consumptionENGINE51 complaints2015-09 → 2025-12gmc-terrain-2010-timing-chain-oil-consumption

11408274 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, WHEN SHE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICHARD KAY SUPERSTORE (1935 PEARMAN DAIRY RD, ANDERSON, SC 29625) TO BE DIAGNOSED
11429353 The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated the vehicle would not exceed 15 MPH and was consuming a significant amount of engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated
11444728 MY TERRAIN RECENTLY GOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE MECHANIC IS TELLING ME THAT IT IS THE TIMING CHAIN THAT ALL OF THIS VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I GOT LUCKY IT ONLY JUMPED ONE TOOTH TO REPAIR WILL COST ME AROUND $ 1500

Dashboard cracking near airbag panelAIR BAGS5 complaints2017-04 → 2020-07gmc-terrain-2010-dashboard-cracking-airbag

11132673 THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT WHEN NOT IN USE. I AM CONCERNED THAT DASHBOARD PIECES MAY INJURE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT
10981661 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
295	2010-02-04	2026-06-10	10	0	ENGINE:107; POWER TRAIN:51; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:48; VISIBILITY/WIPER:40; AIR BAGS:25

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
14V447000	23/07/2014	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	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.	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.	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 at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
09V489000	23/12/2009	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	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, AND RADIO CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE PANEL ILLUMINATION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.	DRIVING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING DEFROST SYSTEM CAN DECREASE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.	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.
22V137000	08/03/2022	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	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."	The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA19005	closed	Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative	VISIBILITY	2019-12-13	2022-11-28	22V165000	On December 13, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded RQ18-002 to an Engineering Analysis (EA19-005) to further assess the MY2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16V-582, addressing this issue in the MY2013 subject vehicles, MY2013 was not included in the analysis. To date, ODI had received 998 complaints with allegations of the front windshield wiper failing in adverse whether conditions, while the vehicle was in motion.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper f
PE20009	closed	Momentary Increased Steering Effort	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	2020-06-01	2022-06-03	·	On June 1, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE20-009 to investigate instances of a momentary increase in steering effort after the vehicle is driven in a straight line for a period of time due to an issue with the steering gear in model year (MY) 2010 through 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs.If the electric power steering system fails to operate as intended, the driver will experience momentary increased effort when attempting to turn the steering wheel from the straight-ahead position. For this condition to occur, the driver would need to have traveled in a s
RQ18002	closed	Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure	VISIBILITY	2018-11-02	2019-12-19	·	On November 2, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ18-002) to assess the scope of Recall 16V-582.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the Model Year (MY) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Failures were attributed to water and debris intrusion into the windshield wiper assembly ball joints, leading to excessive wear and eventual detachment of the affected ball joint with an attendant loss of windshield wiper function. The recall remedy addressed these conditions with the installati

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	31	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 GMC Terrain vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/gmc/terrain

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 GMC Terrain},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/gmc/terrain}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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