2010 GMC Terrain Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 GMC Terrain, 18% of its 290 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,000. No recalls are tied to this problem area for this model year.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 51
- 18% of 290
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Drivers report sudden loss of power on the highway, with the dash showing a StabiliTrak and engine power reduced warning as speed drops sharply.
- Some owners describe the transmission refusing to engage drive or reverse at a stop, sometimes recovering after several minutes and repeated restarts.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle stalling or shutting down completely while driving at low speeds, then being towed for repair.
- One owner reported the transaxle breaking apart after hitting a pothole, along with tire damage on the same side of the vehicle.
- A few complaints mention the check engine light coming on along with rough idling or a loud noise traced to the cam actuator or camshaft position sensor.
When 2010 GMC Terrain transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 11, 2010, latest Nov 9, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 GMC Terrain
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Terrain model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 GMC Terrain have?
- NHTSA lists 51 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2010 GMC Terrain, which is 18% of the 290 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 GMC Terrain?
- No related recalls are listed for the 2010 GMC Terrain in this problem area, according to NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do 2010 GMC Terrain transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 GMC Terrain is 72,000 miles.
- What kind of transmission problems do 2010 GMC Terrain owners report?
- Owners describe sudden power loss with a StabiliTrak warning, the transmission not engaging drive or reverse, unexpected stalling while driving, and in one case a transaxle breaking apart after hitting a pothole.
- Does the 2010 GMC Terrain have more transmission complaints than other model years?
- Among the years listed, 2011 has more Transmission & Powertrain complaints at 76, while 2010's 51 complaints represent an 18% share of that year's total complaints.