Model year
2010 GMC Terrain
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 290 complaints for the 2010 GMC Terrain (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (107), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (47), POWER TRAIN (47). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 290 complaints
- 2011 386 complaints
- 2012 364 complaints
- 2013 364 complaints
- 2014 297 complaints
- 2015 298 complaints
- 2016 153 complaints
- 2017 135 complaints
- 2018 225 complaints
- 2019 186 complaints
- 2020 197 complaints
- 2021 36 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 41 complaints
- 2024 52 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 33 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
22V137000 · Mar 8, 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…
14V447000 · Jul 23, 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…
09V489000 · Dec 23, 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…
Complaints
290 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 12, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ18002 | Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure · VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD… | Nov 2, 2018 | Dec 19, 2019 |
| EA19005 | Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative · VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES; VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dec 13, 2019 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| PE20009 | Momentary Increased Steering Effort · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 3, 2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Terrain AWD · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Terrain FWD · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Terrain AWD · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 GMC Terrain at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.