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Transmission is crap
gac, 06/13/2016
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
Had this car for 6 yrs and has less than 49K on it when the transmission goes out. You would think that a transmission with less than 49K on would last a little longer. I now see why GM reduced the mileage for it's powertrain warranty from 5yrs/100,000 to 5yrs/60,000. I'm sure they were losing big money. Also, fuel economy is way less than advertised. I barely get 18 MPG.
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A Christmas Gift that wasn't worth giving!
Tee, 03/23/2016
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 57 people found this review helpful
We are warned that "Everything that looks good is not always good for you!" My son surprised me with this vehicle for Christmas 2 years ago. Needless to say, it was an expensive gift that was NOT worth giving. This vehicle will bankrupt you! If you purchased a 2010 GMC Terrain I certainly hope you have a good warranty to go along with it. You will most certainly need it. The Engine in these vehicles are LEMONS! You better buy stock in engine oil as well. Never mind any recommended oil change schedules you are given. Do it every 2,000 miles or you will pay the price. The best thing about that is, the car will warn you around every 2,000 mile interval. The engine begins to rattle when you press on the accelerator. It will begin to cut off on you upon acceleration. It will surge. It will stall and scare the hell out of you. And KEEP YOUR OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS, you will need them when you have to replace the engine...and you will have to replace the engine! They will try to say you did not change the oil according to schedule. Trust me, If I would of waited to do it every 3,000 (or 5,000 as they suggested) miles the engine probably would have caught fire. There have been numerous other issues as well, but the engine issues and the drastic over consumption of oil are the mother of all other issues. BUYER BEWARE! It's a shame too because I like the design, the body style, and the interior cabin space. But the cons far outweigh the pros.
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Expensive Peice Of Junk
Tommy, 11/14/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this 4 cyl SLE 2 Terrain in 2011 with just 9k on the clock. At first I thought it was a nice car for the money and offered a lot of comforts and conveniences. After 20k miles it needed at timing chain. after 40k miles it needed another timing chain. Shortly after that the ac would cycle on off every 10 seconds. Took it to GMC for ac check and they said was ok. Took it back at least 8 times and they started changing parts and every time they touched it it got worse. Finally they told me it needed a new evaporator because it was leaking. So I took it to another shop for a 2nd opinion and they said they could not see or find any leaks. So back to GMC again and they started messing with the computer. Only to make it worse. Than Yesterday driving home I hear a growling noise coming from the tranny and than my car stoped and I had to get towed to GMC. The next day GMC told me the tranny was toast and it would cost 4400 dollars because I am out of warranty. This car has only 4300 miles on it and has never need driven hard. Don't but a Terrain its bad news
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Run from this car!!
anart04, 07/15/2016
updated 01/28/2019
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
50 of 54 people found this review helpful
We've owned a 2010 GMC Terrain SLE 6 cylinder since December 2009. We purchased this after our first child and quickly realized how tiny the backseat was with a carseat installed. Along came baby number 2 and bye-bye went the third passenger in the back. Even just three average adults are squished into that tiny space. I couldn't sit between the 2 carseats and I'm 5'4, 130lbs. Within the first year, the tailgate needed to be repainted because the back licence plate housing rubbed the paint off. 18 months later, the same thing happened. At the 4 year mark, the inside bottom of all the doors were rusted to the metal. The center console USB plug stopped working after a year. Out of the blue, I got a service stabilitrac warning one day around 60,000 miles accompanied by loud grinding from my brakes. I needed a new wheelbearing, all new brake pads, and rotors, and my emergency brake caliber somehow fell off. At 63000 miles, at startup one evening, the engine sputtered and the notification center said low power mode, service stabilitrack, and the abs, stabilitrak, and check engine light stayed on. After turning the car off and on a few times, the lights turned off, but I still had an intermittent check engine light turn on. The code for that was for a camshaft actuator and the engine had somehow burned or leaked 2 quarts of oil in a very short amount of time. Wasted $300 on a camshaft actuator and the check engine light stayed off long enough for the ride home. Called the dealership next day, they stated that the timing chains usually need to be replaced in these and that may be what is wrong (mind you, "may be" to the tune of another $1,000!) They also informed me that they had never changed the timing chains on a 6 cylinder at that dealership. I questioned if it would affect the engines function and was assured that the timing chains made noise when they went bad and I would know when it was time. Fast forward another 8 months and 3,000 miles and my service stabilitrak light, ABS, and check engine lights are on again and the engine has again consumed 3 quarts of oil in a short amount of time(yes, I regularly check the oil). At 70000 miles, the motor failed on the windshield washer pump, so I am unable to wash my front/rear windshield until I repair it. There is currently a recall for an intermittent problem with the seatbelt notification chime dinging despite everyone wearing their seatbelts. This has only happened twice and resolves itself if you restart the engine. This car was garage kept and averaged less than 10,000 miles a year, and I followed the maintenance schedule. I am the original owner. When I contacted GMC, their reply was that the vehicle is out of warranty and then they had the dealership contact me. After some research, I found my issues are similar to other GMC Terrain owners and if your Terrain isn't having any of these issues now, great, but I strongly suggest getting rid of it before this happens. If your looking to purchase a Terrain, please choose something else!! **Update**2018 This beast is still running! In the past year, the moonroof malfunctioned and needed to be completely replaced or permanently closed. It was a difference of a $1000 or $200 repair. You can probably guess what I chose. I now have a sweet sky light in my car that has the tiniest annoying air leak in it, but it's closed at least. I still randomly burn through oil, but again I regularly check it, so I guess it's not an issue. The check engine light permanently stays on. The bottom of the doors are rusting faster than I can drive it. I'm just waiting for the engine to blow up. **UPDATE** summer 2018 At 81,000 miles the AC compressor quite working. I figured it would be a sweet $1000 fix, but it was a steal at only $585. The check engine light is on and I still wash my windshield with a bottle of Windex at stop lights, but I'm not burning through as much oil so that's a plus!
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SAVE YOUR MONEY & SANITY!
Alyssa, 11/17/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
49 of 54 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 AWD from Harris Mitsubishi Dealer (Everett, WA) in April 2015 with ~83,000 miles. Everything looked great and the cost was in my price range. When I asked the salesman about the CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE while the engine was running he said "that's normal for a 4 cylinder" Purchased this vehicle with the reassurance that it has been detailed, oil changed and mechanically inspected/ approved. I also purchased their 3rd party warranty (Protective Asset Protection) with hopes to be pro-active and a responsible car owner... - May 2015: Low oil light comes on, I return to Harris Mitsubishi Dealer to be told that they just "forgot to reset the button but my oil is fine". They reset it and told me to come back as directed on the reminder window decal. *NO repairs preformed at this time as directed by Harris Mitsubishi* -June 2015: While driving my Terrain dies multiple times when slowing to a stop. Must rev my engine to keep it on. Took immediately to Seaview GMC Service Department (Lynnwood, WA) Diagnostics come back with a TIMING CHAIN ISSUES and my Terrain had been LEAKING and now RUNNING ON NO OIL. *Preformed ALL recommend repairs by Seaview because this part was cover under factory warranty* - October 2015: Check engine light turns on and clicking noise seems to be more regular. Took immediately to Seaview again and now diagnostics show CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS FAILED and my AC COMPRESSOR is FAILING. $175.00 for diagnostics alone. Catalytic converter is not covered under my warranty and since the ac compressor has not failed they will not replace this. Seaview recommend not driving until these parts are replaced, quoted me at least $1,200 just for the catalytic converter part alone. -November 2015: Researched online for answers only to find out that all of these issues are consistent with other numerous Terrain owners. When I contacted GMC direct 1-866-996-9463 with my frustrations, facts and safety concerns I was told essentially that its a used car that's out of warranty, but they will look into it.... ****My advise to YOU is invest your good hard money into some other vehicle****
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Worse vehicle I have ever had!
texas322, 04/08/2013
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
We have never had so many problems with a new vehicle as we have had with this one. They had to replace timing chain, a rattling noise is still very loud but they tell us there is nothing wrong, drive the car to work and back and no engine light turned on or anything just a loud knocking noes in the motor every time we pressed gas.. Little did we know that the car had no engine oil... But it still showed it had 40% oil life. Don't know where the oil is going. This is the second time it's happened to us. We have to check oil at least every 2 weeks.. This is a 2010 car. Mileage is not what it says it is..
Bad First Car Experience
elizabeth87, 01/14/2013
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my Terrain as a brand new model when it first came in at our local dealership in October, 2010. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. I have had to have my transmission re-calibrated 3 or more times now, I have about 1 to 1-1/2 quarts of oil drain out when an oil change is done every 3,000 miles.. I have had a camshaft actuator replaced, many different solenoids replaced, a cracked timing chain tensioner bracket replaced, my exhaust manifold gasket was leaking, a wheel bearing go out at about 20,000-30,000 miles, & have had a carbon clean out done 3 times in the last 6 months because it's causing my car to shut off. I am currently looking to trade this in.
Malfunctions - timing change, noise, oil pouring out
dlatour, 06/09/2013
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
At 35,000 miles the timing change had to be changed. At 51,000 miles I brought it in for engine noise that was extremely loud and an oil film on the undercarriage. Told that the noise and oil was normal. Today at 54,000 miles it appears all of the oil drained out of the motor. Beside the huge puddle on the driveway there is oil from the front of the car to the rear of the car.
Pain of the Terrain
vols, 08/23/2016
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have never owned a vehicle with this many problems. As soon as all the recalls started to roll out that included this one, I should have known right then to get rid of it. The value has depreciated so badly on it that it is sickening. Been in the shop on a regular basis to have various repairs done that were covered under extended warranty and some that weren't. Had the engine practically rebuilt and still have tons of problems with it. The fuel economy is no where near what is advertised for these vehicles either.
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Lemon in the making
ericdm33, 04/02/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I was really looking forward to owning this vehicle when I purchased it. Now just 5 years and 70k miles in, I'm currently dealing with my 3rd breakdown. This was my first American built vehicle ever, and it may very well be my last.
Big lemon
somerside, 09/10/2014
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this terrain just over a year ago and have had nothing but problems. In its 4 years of being on the road it's had the motor rebuild due to oil consumption issue. It's had the timing chain replaced twice. The AWD system has malfunctioned. The sunroof is broken. The navigation unit has been changed twice. Numerous sensors have been replaced. The emissions system has been a nightmare. I've spent a lot out of pocket cause most of it has not been under warranty. I'm very disappointed in the quality that GM has put into the first gen terrain. Overall the vehicle so unreliable that I can't trust it for my wife to drive back and forth to work. I do not recommend this vehicle at all.
30k miles blown transmission
Jack, 08/11/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Piece of crap. Needed wheel bearing replaced @10k miles. Engine noise from oil starvation to top end at startup. 33k miles and one week out of warranty and GM will only cover part of the repair. Cost me $1400 for a trans rebuild. GMC is so confident in their transmissions that they don't bother to give you a dipstick to check your tranny fluid. 5yr 100k miles warranty?
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This car is not worth buying.
Bryan Thompson, 01/04/2016
updated 01/05/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car used and have had 5 recalls now, and the latest issue is the throttle body breaks. We had the dealer check this out before we left on a trip and they assured us everything was fine. On an 8 hour trip to Houston, we receive and error message that the car is powering down. It basically makes you slow down and pull over. Nothing you can do. We had the car towed to the nearest dealer and another repair. Very disappointed in GM as many of the websites I read say this should be a recall but to this point, nothing from GM. The MPG is way off. The car is now burning oil. I'll be taking it in again. Please don't buy GM cars.
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Nightmare
Karen Lee, 01/10/2018
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My 2010 GMC terrain has needed a number of repairs. The auto mechanic said he was disappointed with this vehicle due to the repairs that were needed. I have 60,000 miles and just last month the transmission busted, which cost $3,700. I have read that these SUV's have had many problems with the transmissions. So disappointed.
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cute car but unreliable with ongoing issues
aestabrook, 03/07/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in 2010. within 6 months there was trouble. oil issues, check engine light with no real causes, throttle body replacement, stalling on the highway, stalling on side roads, general unreliability. I have been towed into the dealer 9 times since purchase for dying on the side of some road. It burns oil for no reason. GMC and dealer just say too bad, and tell me to check it every 1000 miles between oil changes. I typically add between 1 to 2.5 quarts every 1500 miles. The car is comfortable, and spacious for having two car seats in it, BUT that comfort does not outweight its ongoin challenges. I would get rid of it if i had the money to.
87,000 miles and switching
drstubb1, 11/06/2013
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2010 Terrain new. My wife drives daily to work and in less than 3 years we already have 87,000 miles. We bought the car because we were informed that the mpg would be 31 or so. We've never gotten better than 27 and usually we're at 24-26 mpg with the 4 cylinder on eco. We've had problems with the lift gate, timing chain knocking, and at 80,000 miles we changed the tranny oil. It was black! Since then we've continued to feel it slip. Driving in the back seat is a horrific experience for people with good backs! It's too straight up and down. The AC has broken down twice in 2 years!
14,000 Miles in 6 Months
Terrain Driver, 09/22/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
In comparing most of the reviews over the past few months, my only common negative experiences are: with only rear windows down, noise cancellation system goes berserk augmenting normal "helicopter" reverberation and hammers your ears unmercifully; radio volume stuck a couple of times in hot weather, but returned to normal after restarting car; several interior chrome appointments reflect sunlight painfully; front headrests insufficiently adjustable (I'm 6' 6"). On the plus side, avg. overall mileage is 26, but I can get 32 as claimed in ECO on highway without cruise control; very roomy interior with comfortable, quiet ride - even for 4 adult passengers; good fit & finish.
Did not realize what i was getting into
Chris Little, 11/06/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
i bought the SLE 2.4l AWD in 2014, the vehicle was already 4 years old with 80k miles on it. before i drove it off the lot, noticed the utility charging plug in the front storage compartment did not work, and the USB port in the center console did not work. told the dealer and they said they would handle it, no one ever called me. as the year progresses that i have the vehicle, i start smelling small amounts of exhaust in the cab and think nothing of it. this week, 11/2/15 - 11/6/15 the check engine light came on and gave a P0011 code, took it to the dealer and found it was crank shaft alignment sensor, the dealer recommended replacing the actuator for it and also doing the exhaust sensor and actuator. $900 later, because the extended warranty that i purchased would not cover the work performed, the exhaust i smelled in the cab became 10 times worse. took it back to the dealer and had them look at it free of charge. i now have a cracked exhaust manifold. this crack does not show up over night, which means when i bought it, the manifold probably had a small fracture in it. and yet again, my extended warranty will not cover this repair either. dealer wants over $500 to fix this, sorry.. i got my complementary inspection, im going somewhere else for the repair. dont get me wrong, the fuel economy on this vehicle is great and it is a good looking car. i, however, do not like having to fork out this much money on a vehicle when i have only owned it for a year now and still making payments on it. my 2002 GMC Sierra has given me less trouble, and it's 13 years old now.
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Most unreliable vehicle i've ever owned
tpregnar, 02/20/2015
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first car cost $17,000 less than my terrain and was 100% more reliable. Lots of warranty work was done on the engine before the engine needed to be rebuilt. After it was rebuilt the gas mileage plummeted. then the transmission blew just out of warranty. Would have been nice to be able to check the transmission fluid without crawling under the car, but there is no dipstick. Absolute waste of money and the last gm product I will own.
Reliable but junk!
gsdhank, 11/09/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I drive 40,000 miles a year, and I will say that this is a reliable vehicle but the good ends there. when my full size Ford F-150 4x4 gets better mileage there is definitely something wrong here. I averaged slightly under 20 mpg over the coarse of 35,000 miles. driving gravel roads the cab fills with dust and i gave up cleaning the interior. i have the 3.0L v-6 and it is gutless, absolutely no power. also I am 6' 1" and head room is non- existent. I have no idea why people like this vehicle for anything besides the looks. the seats are rock hard, cruise control acts goofy, I hate the way the transmission shifts, climate control doesn't work the way it should.
Finally a vehicle tall people can enjoy :)
theburr4, 01/23/2011
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Our gas mileage is 18.9 MPG. Many people don't like the red lighting but my family & I think it's pretty cool. The fabric seats aren't that attractive but they are comfortable & they seat my tall family very nicely with room to spare. This really is a beautiful, nice, and safe feeling SUV. It feels solid and drives well up mountain roads. The onstar is awesome along with the XM Radio and Ipod USB Port. I've only driven in the snow once with my AWD Terrain. It was brand new and I was nervous. I thought I was stuck and my Dad said "Come on and give it some gas!" No problem I got through their non-maintained road. The engine idle sound is horrible & embarrassing but we still love the car.
worst car ever
Jocelyne, 09/27/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Worst car I ever have bought this 2010 terrain in 2014 since I bought this car it being nothing but problem I greatly regretted put my money in this gmc terrain
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This car has had more recalls and issues than norm
Bryan Thompson, 10/15/2015
updated 04/17/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had 4 recalls. Every time we take the car in to the dealership it takes days to get it fixed, after being promised it should be a 4 hour fix. They also try and charge us every time and they try and tell us it's not under warranty so we have to prove it. The computer is a joke and the engine continues to have issues idling. Don't buy this vehicle as it has many issues.
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Will Never Own Another.
Doug T., 07/18/2015
updated 07/24/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Edmonds requested I update my review, even though I had traded this vehicle in prior to writing my review of it. The only thing I can add, is that since we traded it in four years ago, we have received at least twenty recall advisories or letters from attorneys requesting we take part in class action suits. I have no idea if newer models have improved, but our experience with the 2010 model was enough to keep me from even considering another GMC product in this class. Want a good, reliable, small AWD? I recommend the Subaru Outback. Great mileage, lots of room and outstanding AWD. There is a reason you see more of them than any other vehicle in snow country.
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Good SUV--but---
dcunitednut, 08/28/2014
updated 03/01/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 Terrain after evaluating a number of SUV's. I almost bought the Chevy Equinox but fell in love with the Terrain during the test drive. For the last 7 years the vehicle has been virtually trouble free and very dependable. However--right at 56K miles there was a catastrophic failure of the transmission which required a total rebuild. The Wave Plate, along with a number of other components, basically flew apart. On the positive front the dealership took very good care of me and gave me an excellent loaner vehicle and kept me informed. I had no out of pocket expense because it was covered by the drive train warranty. The vehicle has always been the subject of a number of recalls. None of them very serious however. But, the last one involved the fuel pump and I have noticed better performance from the engine and fuel efficiency since that recall took place. (Still not really clear on what they fixed.)
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Love it
Gravy, 04/11/2020
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought ours in 2011 with 11k miles on. Only thing we have changed is alternator besides oil, filter, brake pads, and wiper blades. Now have a little over 140k on and still love it.
Terrain Nightmare
JRod, 01/23/2019
updated 07/24/2019
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2010 GMC Terrain and it has been a nightmare. About six months after I bought it the engine needed to be repaired for excessive oil consumption. The SUV runs rough and erratic. Check engine lights up frequently. Cracked the manifold, high pressure fuel pump was pushing fuel in to the crankcase. Fouled up the spark plugs. This truck just keeps going when it comes to defects. This has been the worst investment I have ever made.
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Worst car I've ever owned
Kimberx3, 09/29/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I've ever owned! So many problems! Transmission replaced at 101,000 miles. Constantly burning through oil, blew a hole in the transfer case, chugging and during at stop lights, have replaced a rotor 6 times in the past 3 years. Getting rid of this vehicle the first chance I get!!
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Will not buy gm product.
miss p, 09/11/2015
updated 03/12/2020
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car was put in the shop every other week. As a single mom I had came down To feed the family or fix car. I want or need To give this one back to GM. I will take a huge loss I had to replace major parts in this car. I only had it less than Two years! DO NOT PURCHASE A TERRIAN... I lost a lot of money looking to purchase forgien vehicles only!!!
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Ticking noise
peter gould, 02/25/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Has any one out there herd a noise like a ticking comeing from the front of the moter of a 4 banger Terrian SLT2 when you first start up in the morning and later on in the day when the engin is hot you may hear it if you walking bay the front end well it is still running.a ticking noise on the four banger.It sounds like a valve lifter noise when you my hear it. Thanks
Great Car
FirstGMC, 11/05/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've been driving the fully loaded 6 cyl model for almost 10,000 miles, and my wife and I both love it. We've gotten a lot of (favorable) comments. The ride is great, the fuel economy has been just as advertised, and the NAV system, Bluetooth, and other features are great. I've had a couple of minor issues, but the dealer was able to take care of them with no problems. I'd recommend this car to anyone looking gfor a small SUV.
New engine in just under 3 years
rhoda13, 02/04/2013
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Wow, 1 day to the 3 year anniversary and engine light goes on. Code P0172. Fuel pump low pressure, fuel line crack and gas leaking into engine and oil... Oil 3 quarts low... GM warranty is supplying a New Engine! Just wow, I get a new engine, but what other trouble will this cause? Transimission problem? I hope not.. I hope it gets fixed 100%. Wish us luck.
2010 GMC Terrain Do not Buy!!!!
Ever, 01/15/2016
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
Very expensive for junk suv!! Rather put more $$$ to Toyota Rav4 or Honda CR-V.
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Beware
Dan, 01/24/2019
updated 01/31/2020
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in February 2010 loved the car at first started having loud ticking noise.Took it to dealer they said it was a.high pressure fuel pump. In side of 4years they replaced a chain in front of motor since then just minor issues recalls for minor problems. Now April dealer rebuilt engine due to high oil consumption 4 months later transmission would bang when shifting at times.Took into a tranny shop was told this is a well known issue with 2010/2011 terrains and equinox’s GM is turning blind to issue.well tranny let go now I have a $4000.00 repair Gm will give no help. I will be dumping this and my2011 equinox to bad I just bought a colorado hope that has better quality. Update Now have 106,457 miles no issues for last 13,000 miles still would love to find class action lawsuit over the poor transmission.
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SLT-1 with 3.0 Engine
erj, 12/23/2009
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable to drive, although a bit stiff on some roads. Quiet, sound system is excellent, love the USB capability (just set up thumb drive from your PC). After 2K miles, mileage on typical commute is about 21 mpg (DIC says 22.4, it's wrong). Getting used to automatic downshift on glide to stop (kicks in at 45 and 35 mph). Big issue is the dead spot at about 35 mph when you want to accelerate into freeway traffic (a brief delay, then the engine kicks in). Visibility to the back corners not good. Went with Terrain since the trim levels were better aligned for me than the Equinox (for 3 months, couldn't find an Equinox anywhere close to my specs). Styling evokes strong responses!
Not for the Interstate Hwys
Not Hills, 10/12/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 4 cyl Terrain lacks power to use cruise control on Interstate Hwys if there are any hills at all. The Tach will goes from 2000 to 4000 and roar like hell on any little rise. In town and on flat land highways it performs fine. It is comfortable for driving and looks fine. I suggest, however, if you can afford the extra dollars, buy the 6 cyl.
Love my Terrain
HappyOwner, 07/19/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Terrain has worked great for me. I have about 2500 miles driven. I am a 6'2", 375 pound guy who has an artificial leg on one side & a big brace on the other leg. So I needed a car that had great leg room, head room, and belly room. Also needed to set high off ground so getting in & out was easy. The Terrain was my best choice after looking at about 30 different SUVs. It is working great. It has good second row room,& plenty of space in back for big load of groceries or luggage. I also like the smaller size. I have a lift on the back hauling a scooter. I can still fit in parking spaces. I highly recommend it for people needing lots of room up front - it had more than even the biggest SUVs
Excellent car!
commonsense...., 04/22/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car handles very nicely, gives a comfortable and quiet ride, and, so far at least, mileage is better than advertised (33.5 mpg in mixed driving during rush hour, but I am a careful driver). Utilitarian, yet stylish and fun to drive! Lots of room in the back seat.
Very nice
Al, 10/03/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Rides and handles well. Comfortable and roomy. Easy to get in and out of. Surprisingly good performance for a small motor. Drove at interstate speeds and through mountains with 24 mpg avg. (using own calculations). Car has good Visibility.Secure feeling with all the safety features.
32 Hwy. EPA is a big lie.
Ron Bowman, 09/14/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The number one reason for buying the 4 cyl. Terrain was the 32 MPG Hwy. advertised. This could not be more wrong. We recently drove over 2400 miles which most was interstate highway and averaged only about 25 MPG. We are senior citizens and this was mostly on cruise control at less that the listed highway speed. We are very disgusted with this poor hwy. mileage and will certainly not recommend this vehicle to friends and family.We could have bought another Town and Country which is a 6 cyl. and we averaged over 25 MPG on the last one we owned prior to the Terrain.
Nothing but problems
Ursula Sexton, 04/11/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Do not purchase any GMC product. The quality of their autos is poor. Customer service is even worse. I have been lied too and put off by company concerning complaints and issues. Not a reputable company at all.
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Black Bad Sparkle Machine
david ordiway, 04/22/2016
updated 04/28/2017
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
a few complants: #1 - doesn't give you enough room to buckle up front drivers seat belt, its right up against center console #2 - hard to get in driver door if on incline for tall people (I'm 5'9")
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A Great Buy
John up North, 10/16/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my Terrain 4Cyl now for two months. I am very happy with it. Fun to drive, feels rock solid on the road and delivers good gas mileage. I keep track of every tankful and so far my best mileage is 37 mpg on a highway run and the worst is exactly 30mpg which was a combination of city and highway. However, the engine sounds like a can of marbles when accelerating gently. Sounds like pre-ignition. Dealer says "they all do it." Well, no, they don't. GM is aware of the problem with some of the 4 cyl engines in the Terrain and the Equinox and is planning an ECM upgrade. I have to run the car on Super gas to alleviate the darn noise when accelerating. Other than that, no complaints.
Not worth buying
bxgirl, 11/06/2014
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased my Terrain soon as it hit dealerships during its release. I've never visited a dealership so many times and have had so many problems with a vehicle. Since having this vehicle I've had problems with the vehicle shutting off in the middle of intersections due to the senor oxygen (engine control) needing to be replaced to due cold starting the vehicle, the rear control arm bushings, the stabilizer shaft, the exhaust manifold all of which needed to be replaced. Now, GM was trying to hit me over the head and charge me for the timing chain which they try putting on me for not changing the oil. Luckily I saved all my receipts and they had to eat the $847 bill.
New King of the Open Road
anthony, 04/27/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We just bought our Terrain last week and we are loving every minute of it!!! It is already averaging 26 mpg. That will only get better as it gets broke in a little bit. We have 2 small kids and there is plenty of room for the entire family. The low noise is excellent. Handles better than any SUV I've seen on the highway. Exterior design is great.Don't be scared away by the 4 cylinder, it more than holds its own. All this and you get Onstar and XM radio as a standard feature!!! What's left to think about? The Terrain is head and shoulders above the rest. GMC is back on top where it belongs!!!!!!
V6 with AWD
JR, 11/13/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle with 4800 miles on it, now has 10500 and have loved it. Get 17-19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The transmission does have a "different" shifting to it but not a big deal.Have gotten several compliments about the styling and such. GMC could do some improvements to it but that would be nit-picking on my part. Had a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe (for 8 years) and love the Terrain much more.
It Is Not About The MPG..
shopaholic, 09/26/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Sorry to hear about all the folks with the MPG issues. I bought the 6 cyl. and I know it will take some fuel to drive this beauty. I have only been on the road with it for 2 weeks and I really like it so far. It is smooth and a real head turner (black with all the chrome). I hope to get the upper end of the MPG stated but that is yet to be determined. I started my research back in Nov. 09 for my Terrain. As we probably all figured out GMC has not been releasing a lot at one time at least where I am at. Maybe that is a good thing and those of us who own one will have good resale later. I do not know how often I will use the remote start. Stay Safe and Happy Driving Everyone
Great Auto
D Evans, 10/20/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven this Terrain 8000 miles and enjoyed every mile. I have had Park avenues GMC Trucks Olds bravada Roadmasters . This is by far the most enjoyable auto I have ever had. I suspect the folks that are complaining about the mileage have a heavy foot and just want to complain about something so they don't have to take responsibility for the mileage. I have driven through the smokies with this auto and the 4 cylinder has performed well. I have learned how to use the manual shift which helps greatly in mountains and in the city.I always limit the the trans to 5th gear in the city and do the same in the mountains This is a great vehicle and I think Gm is building some great products
Great Car Love my Terrain
Brett, 04/26/2010
2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just Traded in my 2001 Jeep Cheeroke with 92000 Miles Hated to see it go but Wow this car is simply Amazing. I love everytime I get in the car and do not want to leave. IT drives very smoothly and I feel I am in a Escalade but for half the price. GMC built a great car inside and out. I have had this car for only about 3 days and people still ask me wow whats that. Just wish more were around.
Can you say wow!!
ctpatsfan, 12/28/2009
2010 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looked at Subaru Outback and Forrester as well as Ford Escape. None could compete with drive, feel or accessories of the GMC Terrain. Almost didn't look at the Terrain but glad I did because I fell in love with it once I drove it. Good acceleration, smooth transmission, great accessories, even the red trim lighting isn't as bad as people make it out to be especially if you use the dimming knob. Have had the car 3 weeks now and have loved every minute of driving the vehicle. The key now is reliability. Will check back in when I have full year under my belt.