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Fuel systemPart report

2010 GMC Terrain Fuel system Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
6%of 290 total for the year
Median mileage
68,888miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 6% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,888 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.

“I purchase my truck certified used and I already have to drop $1400 because the o2 sensor went out, the exhaust manifold is cracked and the hose that recycles the gas (I'm guessing the intake valve) is leaking! I still have to make car payments and insurance payments which total up to about $700 per month!!!! I am really dissatisfied as much as I love my truck.”

NHTSA complaint #10873519, filed 2016-06, 100,000 miles

“The car has been to the dealership 4 times for this problem only to have the dealership fix everything but the timing chain now we are not in warranty whatever that crap means. So we are responsible for 1400.00 bill on a timing chain for a car that has 77000 miles on it. We have a 2003 with 200000 miles on it and never had to repair all this engine stuff. I think GM is the worst car maker in the world. I am never buying another GM product.”

NHTSA complaint #10760636, filed 2015-09, 77,000 miles

“I ordered this vehicle in 12/2009 and received it 2/2010. There have been several recalls and most recently I had to replace cam shaft accuators and high pressure fuel pump to the tune of $1800.00. My wife was driving home from work and the car was rattling and vibrating like it had two flat tires. Before that she informed that the service engine and stabilitrak lights had come on. There is a noise that rattles in the exhaust and I have had problems with the heater not working in the cold days of wisconsin. …”

NHTSA complaint #10818315, filed 2016-01, 72,000 miles

“I own a 2010 Gmc Terrain that only has 51,000 miles. I was excellerating to get onto the highway when my check engine light came on and my vehicle all the sudden had lack of engine power. I was able to pull to the shoulder of the road, thankfully without getting hit. My vehicle was towed to my mechanic's shop. A test was done and the code p2135 throttle/petal sensor switch was revealed. The car was turned off and then back on and the engine light was not on. Now, two weeks later, this happened again on a city street. This time another warning came on along with the engine light. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063373, filed 2018-01, 51,000 miles

“While driving at about 5 miles an hour, turning vehicle around a cul-de-sac the vehicle completely turns off. I have contacted the Gmc dealership about this and the only recall I was told was the fuel pump. I was told they would order my parts and they would call me; I never received a call. I have towed the vehicle to two repair shops and I have been told by both that it is a timing chain issue and I need to install a new engine! I called the Gmc dealership and asked if the recall could be a direct result of my timing chain issue, and if I had any other recalls? …”

NHTSA complaint #10970613, filed 2017-04, 85,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241019%
20232254%
20223762%
2021411%
20203116%
201942%
2018178%
201743%
201632%
2015186%
2014155%
2013236%
2012298%
20114812%
2010166%

Other parts of the 2010 GMC Terrain

Engine
107 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
51 complaints
Electrical system
48 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Terrain

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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