2010 GMC Terrain Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2010 GMC Terrain, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,059 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (18% of reports).
- 51power train complaints
- 70,059median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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 9 of 51 complaints (18%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
GMC Terrain power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Terrain | 5 | 15% | 3,250 |
| 2025 Terrain | 4 | 31% | — |
| 2024 Terrain | 22 | 42% | 3,787 |
| 2023 Terrain | 8 | 20% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Terrain | 8 | 13% | 18,443 |
| 2021 Terrain | 8 | 22% | 57,422 |
| 2020 Terrain | 28 | 14% | 53,500 |
| 2019 Terrain | 52 | 28% | 14,000 |
| 2018 Terrain | 41 | 18% | 10,300 |
| 2017 Terrain | 24 | 18% | 46,580 |
| 2016 Terrain | 11 | 7% | 53,964 |
| 2015 Terrain | 21 | 7% | 31,431 |
| 2014 Terrain | 33 | 11% | 55,125 |
| 2013 Terrain | 44 | 12% | 94,843 |
| 2012 Terrain | 37 | 10% | 87,114 |
| 2011 Terrain | 76 | 20% | 74,500 |
| 2010 Terrain | 51 | 18% | 70,059 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
The transmission stoped working after the second shift.
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Faulty timing chain
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 GMC Terrains have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about power train for the 2010 GMC Terrain (18% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,059 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2010 GMC Terrain?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 9 of 51 complaints, followed by “engine power” (5).
Other 2010 GMC Terrain problems
- Engine problems (107)
See all 2010 GMC Terrain problems or power train problems across all Terrain years.