2010 GMC Terrain Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

107Engine complaints

36.9%Of all 290 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE107 · 36.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47 · 16.2%

POWER TRAIN47 · 16.2%

VISIBILITY/WIPER40 · 13.8%

AIR BAGS21 · 7.2%

Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 GMC Terrain overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED TWICE THIS YEAR REGARDING THE LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND THE STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID…”NHTSA complaint 10807299 — filed 11/28/2015

“THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE. IT IS LIKE MY CAR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. IT WILL STALL WHEN WE ARE DRIVING SLOW AND…”NHTSA complaint 10762702 — filed 09/09/2015

“THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE TIMING CHAIN NOW WE…”NHTSA complaint 10760636 — filed 09/01/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 GMC Terrain have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 GMC Terrain: 107 of 290 complaints on file (36.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 GMC Terrain have in total?

290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.