2010 GMC Terrain Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 6% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“The drakes lock up and will not release until the car sits for sometime about 2-8 hours.the service stabilitrack light comes on and you lose engine power almost instantly. I have had four different shop fix what they suspected was the problem and the last shop was a dealership and it happened to me a week later while out of town for a wedding.”
NHTSA complaint #11025230, filed 2017-09, 130,000 miles“2010 Gmc Terrain with v6 loss of power, engine codes timing issue, camshaft sensor fault, crankshaft sensor fault. Stabil-track fault. Rough idle, oil consumption. The list goes on. This is a common thing with these engines and GM has done nothing. This has been going on with this vehicle for awhile. Stay away from GM vehicles they do not stand behind there products, I will be buying a ford and I will tell everyone I know!”
NHTSA complaint #11290401, filed 2019-12, 80,000 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“While driving my car the stabili-track service light comes on. Then the check engine, brake, ABS, awd, as well as the power steering lights come on. Then I lose power steering and my speed is throttled down a lot. Its happened on the expressway and city streets. When on the expressway I have to immediately get to the shoulder without getting into an accident. I've had my car towed to the mechanics shop multiple times and they've told me that there are no codes when hooking up the computer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141421, filed 2018-10, 98,000 miles“While driving on freeway in san diego, ca during morning rush hour, car suddenly lost power. Dashboard message was reduced power to engine. Car would suddenly only go 30 MPH. Very dangerous. I was in the middle lane of freeway and luckily avoided collisions, as traffic flow was 70 MPH. Took car to Gmc dealer and throttle body had to be replaced. Total cost was $458. I could have easily created a major traffic accident causing injury to myself and many others because I suddenly could only drive 30 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10956937, filed 2017-02, 83,137 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 5% |
| 2010 | 17 | 6% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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