2010 GMC Terrain — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 290 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	290
2011	386
2012	364
2013	363
2014	296
2015	295
2016	149
2017	133
2018	212
2019	177
2020	179
2021	33
2022	48
2023	35
2024	45
2025	12
2026	22

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 37%

37% of complaints: engine — 107 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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ENGINE - SLOWS DOWN AND SPEED UP AND JOLT AS IT ACCELERATE IN SPEED. HEATED SEATS - A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE THEY STOPPED WORKED OIL PUMP - THE FILTER GETS CLOGGED WITH METAL SHAVING AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE OIL TO GET TO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180802

ON 10/17/2013 MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT OUR LOCAL WALGREEN'S PHARMACY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131030

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The transmission stoped working after the second shift.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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ENGINE - SLOWS DOWN AND SPEED UP AND JOLT AS IT ACCELERATE IN SPEED. HEATED SEATS - A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE THEY STOPPED WORKED OIL PUMP - THE FILTER GETS CLOGGED WITH METAL SHAVING AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE OIL TO GET TO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180802

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended; however, the contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231124

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Wipers stop working

NHTSA ODI report, 20240128

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 7%

7% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 21 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 290

R 20100112 — visibility

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

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, GM

Campaign 09V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — seats

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...

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.

Campaign 14V447000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181102 — RQ (closed 20191219)

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

I 20191213 — EA (closed 20221128)

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

I 20200601 — PE (closed 20220603)

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

R 20220908 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 22V137000 — check if this car was fixed