2010 GMC Terrain Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,462miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,462 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The drakes lock up and will not release until the car sits for sometime about 2-8 hours.the service stabilitrack light comes on and you lose engine power almost instantly. I have had four different shop fix what they suspected was the problem and the last shop was a dealership and it happened to me a week later while out of town for a wedding.”
NHTSA complaint #11025230, filed 2017-09, 130,000 miles“Driving on the highway my car would not go. Car sensor prevented my car from moving because the wheel bearings went out on the used car I just purchased. The timing belt is also loose and the motor can seize up at any moment. My all wheel drive stopped working as well because of this. I had to put on my flashers and try to make it to an area where I could get off the highway. I called a tow truck. I have copies they will not download here, but available if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11383675, filed 2020-12, 159,000 miles“While driving traction control, awd, and ABS system shuts off prompting to service stabilitrak. Upon taking the vehicle to dealer nothing is found. But im forced to drive without key safety features. My stopping time is drastically increased making it harder to feel safe knowing I have to drive in various weather conditions with out ABS. Even normal city driving has been nerve wrecking. I purchased this vehicle 8 days ago and have been back to the dealer 4 times for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10747073, filed 2015-08, 128,923 miles“While driving the stability track service lift comes on, the ABS, brakes, service all wheel drive, as well as the service power steering at which time I lose power steering. It also feels like it is accelerating sluggishly when drive sometimes. This happens and goes off sometimes with out me turning the car off or stopping but other times I have to pull over and wait a few minutes after turning the car off. It happens various times. At one moment it is driving fine and then these lights come on. When taken to dealership the lights have gone off and they get no codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080328, filed 2018-03, 80,300 miles“While driving to SUV for sum time breaks lock up while driving on freeway I have tow to shop by then its unlock stable trak and ABS dont come on no more the car slows down to 10 MPH or less danger on freeway”
NHTSA complaint #10909992, filed 2016-09, 118,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 12% |
| 2025 | 3 | 23% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 22% |
| 2020 | 73 | 37% |
| 2019 | 72 | 39% |
| 2018 | 83 | 37% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Terrain
107 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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