2010 GMC Terrain engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 119 complaints for the 2010 GMC Terrain, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 119 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 23 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 93 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall - bought vehicle used,in past 2 years have gone to start truck an it stutters when trying to turn ignition over.all lights on dash flash and upon starting a 2nd time engine light comes on. I work in auto collision industry and read with my scan tool. Every time its listed as faulty start.didn't think any major wrong,till I rear ended someone at about 35 direct hit. I hit my chest hard on steering wheel & have wanted to get rid of truck since.
Vehicle is exhibiting excess oil consumption. I have had the vehicle since february of 2018 and have had the oil changed twice- both times the dipstick barely had an oil on it. I experienced engine knocking at one point (between oil changes) and checked the oil to realize it was almost dry.
Other problems reported for the 2010 GMC Terrain
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 51 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Stability control 21 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints