Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 GMC Terrain
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 GMC Terrain has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V137000 Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V447000 Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V489000 SOFTWARE INSTRUMENT PANEL/FMVSS 103 & 101 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 107 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Electrical System 48 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 40 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 21 complaints
Of the 291 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 291 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 GMC Terrain shows a below-average reliability rating due to significant issues, notably with the engine and powertrain, as evidenced by high complaint counts. With 291 complaints and 3 recalls, the evidence supports concern over critical components, though data remains somewhat limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flushes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system failures
- HVAC system malfunctions
- Excessive oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 GMC Terrain at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.