2010 GMC Terrain Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 17%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,559miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 17% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,559 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Center instrument panel controls and displays fail to function on periodic occasion. Panel illumination flickers on and off. This occurs while vehicle is in motion. There is recall for this particular issue but my local GM dealership says our VIN is not listed in this recall. Id#09v489000”
NHTSA complaint #10958012, filed 2017-03, 121,000 miles“Driving 50 MPH on the highway, my car decided to 'reduce engine power' and 'service stabilitrak' came on, immediately making the car slow dance forcibly to 25 MPH. The car was shaking and stepping on the gas did nothing. That's dangerous, because the person behind me has to swerve or hit into the back of me for sudden drop in speed. You guys should know better! Happened twice in one day. I had to restart the car, and it happened going onto the bridge. Someone could be seriously hurt, or killed. Do better!”
NHTSA complaint #11396239, filed 2021-02, 59,000 miles“The problem(s) that I have had or currently have with my vehicle are as follows: 1. Vehicle hesitates 2. Jolts forward 3. Stutters 4. Excessive oil consumption 5. The car has been undrivable since 01/27/20”
NHTSA complaint #11320520, filed 2020-04, 68,118 miles“My 2010 Gmc Terrain awd we had since july of 2010 work wonderful at first. Now, may 25, 2011 our Terrain has several lights coming on. Abs, stability services, awd is turn off,and traction control is not working lights. Onstar can not see these problems in its system. Have an appointment for it in june 1, 2011 at our local dealer. But I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #10403698, filed 2011-05, 22,000 miles“Multiple problems: 1) front right tire well hole/leak found while investigating a complaint of mold odor inside car. 2) initially, the usb and A/C were malfunctioning. Then the car radio stopped working; and now the car will not start (possible electrical shortage related to the above leak?) I tried to charge the battery; however, I believe something may be draining the battery as it keeps dying.”
NHTSA complaint #10428494, filed 2011-09, 5,157 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
- 11006293Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up…
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 7 | 17% |
| 2022 | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 | 7 | 19% |
| 2020 | 27 | 14% |
| 2019 | 39 | 21% |
| 2018 | 35 | 15% |
| 2017 | 9 | 7% |
| 2016 | 9 | 6% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 31 | 10% |
| 2013 | 22 | 6% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 29 | 8% |
| 2010 | 48 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Terrain
107 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology