2010 Gmc TERRAIN: complaints, problems and recalls

I PURCHASED A 2010 GMC TERRAIN FROM ROSSI DEALERSHIP .I HAD THE TRUCK FOR A DAY AND THE SERVICE AIRBAG CAME ON IN THE DASH. I CALLED ONSTAR AND THEY SAID TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SENSORS FOR THE AIRBAG .THE NEXT DAY THEY TELL ME IT'S AN AIRBAG MODULE. I STILL DON'T HAVE THE TRUCK AND THEY STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS TRUCK. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 231 miles reported. Look up ODI 10306084 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE LIFTED OFF OF THE GROUND AND THE AXLE WAS SPINNING SLIGHTLY. THERE WAS NO RECOMMENDED REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94. THE CURR…

Owner-reported narrative. 94 miles reported. Look up ODI 10318996 at NHTSA ↗

ENGINE CUTTING OUT AND DYING WHILE DRIVING, HORN HONKING AT TIMES, VEHICLE STARTS ITSELF SOMETIMES, BLOWING FUSES. VEHICLE TRIED TO DIE ON MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS NOT FOUND A SOLUTION YET. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BCM WITH NO GOOD RESULTS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328648 at NHTSA ↗

MY 2010 GMC TERRAIN WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A RAZOR SHARP EDGE ALONG THE INSIDE ENTIRE ROOF RACK SLICING MY ARM OPEN WHILE WASHING MAY CAR. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328915 at NHTSA ↗

2010 GMC TERRAIN. POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BUILD QUALITY. MY VEHICLE HIT A SEVERE POTHOLE, VERY COMMON IN NJ. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES BURST AND THE TRANSAXLE BROKE APART ALONG WITH OTHER COMPONENTS THAT HELP THE WHEEL TO STAY TOGETHER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329975 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN THE SUN IS HIGH AND SHINING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, IT REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME ON THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT LATCH, THE HEATER/AC PANEL, THE RADIO CONTROLS AND THE CHROME AROUND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND CUP HOLDERS DIRECTLY INTO THE EYES OF THE DRIVER. IT BLINDS YOU, I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 327 miles reported. Look up ODI 10330990 at NHTSA ↗

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) PURCHASED 2010 GMC TERRAIN VIN [XXX] FEB 20, 2010. AT TEST DRIVE NOTED LOW HEAD RESTRAINT LOCATION AT FULL UP EXTENSION= UNCOMFORTABLE TO BACK BONE, AND HEAD. AFTER PURCHASE NOTED THAT GM SUPPLIED OWNERS MANUAL FOR THIS NEW MODEL US CAR SECTION 2-2 HAD DESCRIPTION (WARNING NOTATION & PICTURE DIAGRAM OF THE PROPER ADJUSTMENT), BUT DUE TO THE RESTRAINTS DESIGN (TOO SHORT OF NOTCHED EXTENSION RODS) THE SAFE, AND COMFORTABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CANNOT BE…

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332348 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR RECALL 09V489000 (VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/ DEFOGGER SYSTEM, GM SAFETY RECALL #090298). THE SOFTWARE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUSED THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST, AND RADIO CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE PANEL ILLUMINATION TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE COMPUTER MODULE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP A…

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334958 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2009-12-23 (December 23, 2009)

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.

Consequence: DRIVING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING DEFROST SYSTEM CAN DECREASE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Reported: 2014-07-23 (July 23, 2014)

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.

Consequence: 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.

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. 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.

Reported: 2022-03-08 (March 8, 2022)

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."

Consequence: The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.