What brake problems do 2010 GMC Terrain owners report?

Owners report grinding noises while braking, sudden speed reduction on the highway, and the ABS/traction control system shutting off, sometimes alongside a stabilitrak warning. NHTSA lists 27 such complaints for this model year.

Is there a recall for 2010 GMC Terrain brakes?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2010 Terrain.

How common are brake complaints for the 2010 Terrain compared to other years?

The 2010 model year accounts for 9% of its total complaints in the brakes category, with 27 complaints logged. Later years such as 2018 to 2020 show a much higher share, reaching 40% and 42%.

At what mileage do 2010 Terrain brake problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 76,569 miles at the time these brake-related complaints were filed.

Did the 2010 GMC Terrain brake issues cause crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 27 brake complaints.

2010 GMC Terrain Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2010 GMC Terrain, 9% of that year's 290 total complaints. There are no related recalls. Median mileage at failure was 76,569 miles.

Brakes complaints: 27; 9% of 290
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 76,569 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe a grinding noise when pressing the brake pedal, occurring alongside ABS, traction control, and all-wheel-drive warning lights.
Some drivers report sudden, unexpected slowdowns to about 20 to 30 mph on the highway, paired with traction control and check engine lights.
Several complaints describe the ABS and traction control system shutting off entirely, which owners say increased stopping distance and reduced confidence in braking.
Other reports describe a stabilitrak warning combined with reduced engine power, causing rough idling or stalling that owners connected to the same warning cluster as brake concerns.

When 2010 GMC Terrain brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2012, latest Jan 11, 2021.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Jan 2021; peak Jan 2016 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 GMC Terrain

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Terrain model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201027 (9%)
201129 (8%)
201217 (5%)
201313 (4%)
201415 (5%)
201517 (6%)
20168 (5%)
20173 (2%)
201887 (40%)
201977 (42%)
202072 (37%)
20218 (23%)
20221 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20243 (6%)
20253 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

What brake problems do 2010 GMC Terrain owners report?: Owners report grinding noises while braking, sudden speed reduction on the highway, and the ABS/traction control system shutting off, sometimes alongside a stabilitrak warning. NHTSA lists 27 such complaints for this model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 GMC Terrain brakes?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2010 Terrain.
How common are brake complaints for the 2010 Terrain compared to other years?: The 2010 model year accounts for 9% of its total complaints in the brakes category, with 27 complaints logged. Later years such as 2018 to 2020 show a much higher share, reaching 40% and 42%.
At what mileage do 2010 Terrain brake problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 76,569 miles at the time these brake-related complaints were filed.
Did the 2010 GMC Terrain brake issues cause crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 27 brake complaints.