2010 GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2010

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2010 GMC Terrain repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (8%)

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Chart based on 183 repairs.
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2010 GMC Terrain electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 GMC Terrain

Engine not specified

22940 mi IPOD connection does not work all the time 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38800 mi Back up camera occasionally not working 
57660 mi

C $300
No interior heat. Heater damper repaired. 
40000 mi Clocked would not stay set on correct time and lighter sockets where not working.. Also got oil changed 
47000 mi Nav defaults to Washington DC. I have to agree to term and conditions each time the car starts.Car never goes back to audio setting it was on before it was started.Not able to save new navigation locations or delete old ones. Time remains 
49100 mi

US $150
Dealer claimed car was storing old error codes causing the car to lock and unlock. Also car was unable to power forward or backward. 
60100 mi Battery dead- cells dead within battery . Car wouldn't hold a charge 
68000 mi Reset of Tire pressure sensors 
3000 mi Dim/intermitent right front parking lamp Entire headlamp assembly had to be replaced 
57900 mi

US $140
Battery five years old with no signs of issues. Had new battery scheduled but no signs of weak starts. Computer shut down our air conditioning while driving due to overheating. Pulled over and the car was not overheating. Low voltage issue. 
16400 mi Satellite radio not working Driver side speaker hisses. 
21700 mi Replaced driver side door speaker. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3720 mi HVAC controls failed, replaced module. This problem is listed as a TSB. HVAC controls failed, replaced module. Problem is a listed TSB. 
12000 mi Driver Info Center malfunctioning, covered by recall 
4960 mi Low Windshield wash warning system is not working. They can't fix it. 
12000 mi volume display on Nav was raising and lowering on its own, and not turning off. Also the Windshield washer fluid froze at 30 Degrees Farenheit 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

63300 mi

US $100
OnStar signal goes in and out. Light on right side of mirror was Red. They told me the VCIM module was replaced but the receipt does not say that. They then said it was a GM or OnSTAR part swap and did not need to be listed which is a problem for me. 
69000 mi

US $100
Now in MARCH 2015 the OnStar problem is back and tech believes i need to have new CHORDS installed. $100 deductible 
26000 mi

US $467
The rear view camera (RVC) stopped working. There was no picture on the screen when car was put into reverse. 
49600 mi

US $700
Starter Dragging 
51900 mi

US $600
Right Pillar Speaker Short 
94000 mi

US $500
AC condenser had a hole in it, seems to be a common problem based on the low frontal location. One trip on a gravel road could take it out. 
109000 mi

US $1400
Started not blowing as cold of air as it should then about 2 days later no AC at all. Diagnosed as bad compressor. Replaced AC compressor, drier and expansion valve (or whatever that item is called now days). 
7000 mi Center console unresponsive, climate/defrost/radio all non-functioning. Had received recall notice and called several times to schedule. Didn't get a call back then issue actually occurred in our vehicle. 
27000 mi The backup camera display in my nav system would sometimes go blank, or the display would become pixelated and difficult to see when on the map. 
44000 mi AC fan was weak - after inspection, AC Condenser replaced because leaking, had hole 
50000 mi

US $175
Rear driver tail light out 
24672 mi Reset Navigation system TSB listed for it 
27000 mi Update nav system software 
32500 mi Navigation system reset 
51700 mi Reset Nav system 
16000 mi Power lumbar support in driver's seat inoperable. Per dealer, this appears to be a manufacturing defect or possible design flaw. Attempted repair unsuccessful, replacement parts ordered. 
40000 mi Speaker in drive side front door makes "static" noise intermittently, normally right after cold start. Dealer updated software but didn't fix problem. 
50000 mi Took vehicle to dealer to diagnose "grinding" noise related to air conditioning. Dealer reported A/C compressor needed to be replaced and provided estimate of $1500, not under warranty. Chose not to make repairs, traded vehicle instead. 

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2010 GMC Terrain 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi Leaky condenser. replaced condenser. 
19000 mi Tire Pressure Monitor Replaced 
5580 mi Digital displays fade or do not come on, rear window and mirror defrosters inoperative, DIC said service AWD when it was OK; dealer ordered a "Integrated center control stack" for later installation. 
8680 mi Warning "battery saver mode on" appeared, and blower fan stopped working. At dealer's, system reverted to normal; this mode occurred once before. Each time, no extra loads on battery. Vehicle has new 750 cca battery under warranty. 
52700 mi

C $230
Rear hatch door latch quit working all at once and would not lock/unlock by switch or hand pressure on latch. It would however unlock and open on its own while driving, but did not swing up. Stuff could have fallen onto the road while drivg 

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2010 GMC Terrain Electrical Problems

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