2010 GMC Terrain Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Experienced a complete shut down while driving; 1st accelerating to about 20 MPH, restarted vehicle, drove about 4 miles to my home doing approx. 35 miles MPH, vehicle shut down again. Have appt with wilkens-buick, glen burnie, md on 8/28/2013; hope I make it without someone crashing into me because of the shutdown. Just had 20000 routine maintenance work done. V6-2994 3.0l dohc.”
NHTSA complaint #10537607, filed 2013-08, 20,000 miles“I purchased my 2010 Gmc Terrain in may 2013. After a few weeks of having the truck. I heard a rattling noise. I took it back to where I purchased it and they said I was out of oil. From may - oct. I have had to have 4 oil changes which my mileage was now 52,000. The service light never came on but could hear a rattling sound. They recently did a consumption test on the truck and they say everything looks fine. Now when I stop at a light or stop sign, my truck shakes as though it is going to turn off. It does this randomly. Of course they could not duplicate it when they test drove it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554224, filed 2013-11, 42,000 miles“Noticed a hissing noise. Thought was in cabin air filter, so we replaced (it was dirty). Hissing noise continued. Then hissing noise grew worse, no cold air from A/C. Brought to the dealer & the compressor was replaced due to a hole in compressor. 22675 miles, 2 yrs 2 mos in service.”
NHTSA complaint #10469265, filed 2012-08, 22,675 miles“Engine cutting out and dying while driving, horn honking at times, vehicle starts itself sometimes, blowing fuses. Vehicle tried to die on my wife while driving almost causing a serious accident. Dealer has not found a solution yet. They have replaced the bcm with no good results.”
NHTSA complaint #10328648, filed 2010-05, 2,000 miles“The four cylinder engine consumes lube oil at an alarming rate. This could cause a catastrophic engine failure if engine oil level is not constantly monitored.”
NHTSA complaint #10402919, filed 2011-05, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249037Jan 11, 2024This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the…
- 10247524Dec 13, 2023This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedâ.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10246483Nov 29, 2023This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 22 | 6% |
| 2010 | 10 | 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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