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GMC Terrain

2010–2014 only

2,277 classified complaints 7 recalls

453,211 sold in the US for 2010–2014.

38 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2010–2014 GMC Terrain models have 2,277 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 89,915 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Terrain report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2010–2014

2015–2019

2020–2024

2025–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2010–2014 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 496 complaints · 11/10k sold

Median onset: 89,915 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 331 complaints · 7.3/10k sold

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 3.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 245 complaints · 5.4/10k sold

Median onset: 71,297 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 188 complaints · 4.1/10k sold

Median onset: 92,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 181 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 61,000 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 150 complaints · 3.3/10k sold

Median onset: 62,000 miles. 34.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 83 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 97,600 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 67 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 47,500 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2010–2014 compare with other Terrain years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2014 model years. See the full GMC Terrain report for every year and full specs/safety data.