2010 GMC Terrain Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,157miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 3% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,157 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.
“When the sun is high and shining through the windshield, it reflects off the chrome on the storage compartment latch, the heater/AC panel, the radio controls and the chrome around the gear shift lever and cup holders directly into the eyes of the driver. It blinds you, I almost had an accident the first time it happened to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10330990, filed 2010-05, 327 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 miles“I know im not the only person who has this problem with their Terrain...I bought it brand new dec 2010..and now im trying to understand why the paint is peeling off the veh down to the bare metal..it makes no difference that my veh has 70k miles on it....apparently the GM has a problem with the painting process at the plant where it was build.....I found a Terrain forum on the internet where everybody can complain about their vehicles and low and behold there is a paint problem..”
NHTSA complaint #10592961, filed 2014-05, 70,140 miles“Very intense reflection of dashboard image onto the lower third of windshield, causing a reduction in visibility. The reflection is very pronounced in bright sunlight, and is somewhat reduced on cloudy days, but is a constant problem in all daylight driving situations. Also I am having some intermittent reflection of chrome plated parts in the interior, causing visibility problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10336421, filed 2010-06, 50 miles“Re: 2010 Gmc Terrain, when the rear windows are partially or fully open, or being opened, at speeds of 45 MPH or greater the vehicle starts to shake and vibrate. The higher the speed the more severe the shaking becomes. It is similar to the shaking you get after a blow out and gets dangerous at high speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10340262, filed 2010-06, 6,348 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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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