2010 GMC Terrain Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 19%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 GMC Terrain, 19% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving on the interstate in a heavy downpour of rain, the windshield wipers failed. I almost got into an accident when trying to pull off the highway. The wipers will swipe when manually moved. I believe that the arm has become disconnected from the motor. I've seen a lot of complaints about the wipers. It seems there should be a recall issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10824214, filed 2016-02, 110,000 miles“While driving on highway during heavy downpour at night with rush hour traffic, the wipers suddenly stopped mid motion. I immediately blindly pulled over to the side of the road. I could hear the wiper motor, but the wipers weren't working. Had vehicle towed home where I took apart cowl and wiper assy and noticed the wiper linkage was disconnected from the wiper transmission and motor. I will replace linkage assy as ball connector to transmission has failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11066756, filed 2018-02, 73,850 miles“Driving at 50 MPH in pouring rain the windshield wiper detached and got stuck on driverside outside of the windshield while on high speed. This resulted in the wipers non moving and stuck upward the middle of the windshield. Thank god no one was behind me or this may had resulted in an accident as I could not see a thing. I had to lean out my driver side window to see a spot I could safetly pull over. After I dislodge driver side window wiper blade they still wouldn't move. Motor runs, but wiper blades don't move now.”
NHTSA complaint #11270372, filed 2019-10, 85,000 miles“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“Driving home in a torrential rain storm and the wipers simply stop working! I had my son in the car and was terrified because we could not pull over on the parkway. Upright in a vertical position with zero visibility nearly plowing into the vehicle in front of me with standstill traffic. My arm trying to push the wipers to move ....no responses!, I am so angry we could have been killed! I am reading these reports and I am livid that Gmc has not recalled this vehicle!,,, what will it take for your company to respond!,,,,,,”
NHTSA complaint #11216977, filed 2019-05, 2 milesRelated recalls
- 09V489000Dec 23, 2009General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…Covers: GMC Terrain 2010, Chevrolet Equinox 2010
Related service bulletins
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232660Mar 7, 2023Special Coverage. On certain 2010-2012 model year and 2016-2017 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, the ball joints in the front windshield wiper modules of…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10219642Sep 13, 2022Special Coverage. On some vehicles, a link ball socket in the front wiper transmission may separate. If this were to occur, the driver would experience a sudden loss of front…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 49 | 32% |
| 2015 | 120 | 40% |
| 2014 | 89 | 30% |
| 2013 | 54 | 15% |
| 2012 | 81 | 22% |
| 2011 | 35 | 9% |
| 2010 | 54 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Terrain
107 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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