2010 GMC Terrain Engine Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 GMC Terrain, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,839 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (27% of reports).
- 107engine complaints
- 79,839median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 29 of 107 complaints (27%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 17 of 107 complaints (16%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 9 of 107 complaints (8%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2010 GMC Terrain at $1,950, and half of them between $1,650 and $5,850.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 82 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
GMC Terrain engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Terrain | 2 | 15% | 1,126 |
| 2024 Terrain | 11 | 21% | 6,766 |
| 2023 Terrain | 15 | 38% | 41,000 |
| 2022 Terrain | 10 | 17% | 66,000 |
| 2021 Terrain | 10 | 28% | 61,000 |
| 2020 Terrain | 58 | 29% | 67,000 |
| 2019 Terrain | 70 | 38% | 72,000 |
| 2018 Terrain | 55 | 25% | 18,000 |
| 2017 Terrain | 79 | 59% | 79,750 |
| 2016 Terrain | 46 | 30% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Terrain | 80 | 27% | 83,000 |
| 2014 Terrain | 123 | 41% | 91,000 |
| 2013 Terrain | 197 | 54% | 91,000 |
| 2012 Terrain | 169 | 46% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Terrain | 178 | 46% | 85,500 |
| 2010 Terrain | 107 | 37% | 79,839 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 GMC Terrain. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought this car and the mileage said 120K, but the title says when it was tagged 157K. the car has been tampered with and the some of the lights for the car on the dash are missing, such as the check engine light. Also, it misses so bad that it will die at times
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to OâReilly Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The vehicle was then…
Reduce spreed unknown if related to fuel pressure regulator since repaired twice told could be to service bulletin. Warning lights keeps appearing while driving at a speed of 40 to 50 mph.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 GMC Terrains have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 GMC Terrain (37% of the 290 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 GMC Terrain engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 79,839 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2010 GMC Terrain?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,950 (half paid between $1,650 and $5,850), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 GMC Terrain?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 29 of 107 complaints, followed by “oil consumption” (17).
Other 2010 GMC Terrain problems
- Power Train problems (51)
See all 2010 GMC Terrain problems or engine problems across all Terrain years.