2010 GMC Terrain Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 1% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Issue - 5/20/2011 vehicle brought in for rattling heard from front right wheel. Diagnosis noise was found to be coming from front right strut boot. Solution applied grease to strut noise subsided issue - 7/26/2011, 7/26/2011 - vehicle brought in for rattling heard from front right wheel. (same noise as reported on 5/20/2011) diagnosis & solutionnoise was found to be from same location as reported on 5/20/2011. Was informed by service rep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10416613, filed 2011-08, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Gmc Terrain. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, proceeded to make a right turn when the vehicle began to make a popping sound. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear passenger side tire failed to make contact with the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated the rear passenger tire lifted off of the ground and the axle was spinning slightly. There was no recommended repair. The failure mileage was 94. The current mileage was 600. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318996, filed 2010-03, 94 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 15% |
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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