GMC Terrain First generation (2010 - 2015)

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Custom-fit Add-ons

Body kits
Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
Decals

First generation of GMC Terrain has been in production since 2010 by 2015.

GMC Terrain First generation dimensions and specs

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First generation

Body style	SUV, Crossover
Transmission	6-spd auto w/OD
Drive type	front-wheel, all wheel
Length	185.30 in
Width	72.80 in
Height	66.30 in
Wheelbase	112.50 in
Curb weight	3853 - 4049 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	55.10 in
Rear hip room	51.30 in
Front Headroom	39.8 - 40.4 in
Rear Headroom	39.20 in
Front shoulder room	55.70 in
Rear shoulder room	55.30 in
Fuel tank capacity	18.00 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	20 - 22/29 - 32
Payload capacity	1162 lb
Towing capacity	1500 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	8 - 8.8 sec
¼ mile time	16 - 16.8 sec

GMC Terrain Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the GMC Terrain First generation production period from 2010 to 2015 drivers have reported 1178 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, VISIBILITY/WIPER, POWER TRAIN.

Model Year	Complaints
2015 Terrain	106
2014 Terrain	120
2013 Terrain	211
2012 Terrain	227
2011 Terrain	273
2010 Terrain	241

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE i was driving home after work around 7pm going about 45-50 mph and all of a sudden my car began...	431 ~ 68580 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i live in ohio where we get a lot of snow so i was driving on the highway and the...	220 ~ 73924 miles
POWER TRAIN tl * the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving various speeds the vehicle veered to the right and...	144 ~ 57851 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving truck with air conditioner on ignition key gets extremely hot. this does not happen if truck is idling.	116 ~ 50874 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER periodically auto will surge forward (without the benefit of gas pedal being depressed.) i managed to stop before there was...	90 ~ 57223 miles
AIR BAGS i had this car as a rental. my wife was in the passenger seat and uses a cushion to sit...	89 ~ 47613 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL wife was driving her vehicle all service engine lights displayed car de-accelerated and was able to limp into a business...	72 ~ 73201 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM from the first day i got my gmc all i get is 10 mpg and it feels like the dealer	68 ~ 56217 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL first incident-august 28 2014 accelerating onto highway from store lot sharp right accelerated and engine died. no power battery ok....	41 ~ 52362 miles
STEERING when driving at very low speed there is a creaking sound which seems to be coming from the front side...	40 ~ 50979 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE purchased a 2014 gmc terrain certified from a dealer and it had visible rust on drivers side rear passenger door...	30 ~ 46580 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning and the abs...	28 ~ 54269 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING first incident-august 28 2014 accelerating onto highway from store lot sharp right accelerated and engine died. no power battery ok....	25 ~ 20876 miles
SEAT BELTS my air bag / seat belt keep light keeps coming on . code b001b air bag passenger seat anchor pretension	21 ~ 56829 miles
SEATS i had this car as a rental. my wife was in the passenger seat and uses a cushion to sit...	21 ~ 26251 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while with low beams activated the upper half...	20 ~ 19977 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2011 gmc terrain has a 2.4l 4 cylinder front wheel drive. it is rated at 32 mpg highway. since...	17 ~ 16434 miles
STRUCTURE the data i entered for "failure mileage" and "speed at time of incident" should not be used as concrete...	12 ~ 10067 miles
SUSPENSION when driving at very low speed there is a creaking sound which seems to be coming from the front side...	11 ~ 18631 miles
WHEELS when driving at very low speed there is a creaking sound which seems to be coming from the front side...	11 ~ 39931 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while with low beams activated the upper half...	10 ~ 8259 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving the instrument panel darkened without warning. the failure was experienced...	9 ~ 54795 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc terrain. during inclement weather the window wipers ceased to function. the failure occurred...	7 ~ 89825 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. when the tailgate was ajar it independently closed. the failure was persistent....	7 ~ 49885 miles
TIRES a second michelin latitude tour tire on 2013 gmc terrain (purchased new in may 2013) had repetitive low tire pressure...	7 ~ 21857 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES a second michelin latitude tour tire on 2013 gmc terrain (purchased new in may 2013) had repetitive low tire pressure...	5 ~ 22300 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. while driving approximately 15 mph and shifting from first to second gear the...	5 ~ 4628 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the issue is only happening on 2011 i-4 2.4l engines. many people with this engine (terrain and equinoxs for a...	4 ~ 5450 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. the...	3 ~ 76233 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving approximately 40 mph in the rain the windshield wipers suddenly...	3 ~ 35587 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the doors automatically...	3 ~ 8833 miles
EQUIPMENT the 4 phone system developed static either bluetooth connection or using the onstar phone system. over several months i changed...	3 ~ 1000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. the contact mentioned that the catalytic converters were eroded and had to...	2 ~ 52293 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving the instrument panel darkened without warning. the failure was experienced...	2 ~ 50000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving 45 mph the center console lost power independently. the vehicle...	2 ~ 20978 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact heard a loud noise coming...	2 ~ 114854 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving 55 mph there was an abnormal loud noise coming from...	2 ~ 51500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2013 gmc terrain. consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield wipers malfunction while driving. *smd the consumer stated that windshield...	2 ~ 5500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc terrain. the contact stated that there was severe corrosion on the rear driver...	2 ~ 43000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. while driving 45-50 mph the check engine warning light and traction control...	2 ~ 68648 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES all four tires separated. *tr...	2 ~ 20750 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased this terrain as the 99 gmc pickup that i purchased from sheehan had 3 total brake failures and...	2 ~ 3500 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc terrain. while driving 10 mph the tpms warning light for the front driver...	2 ~ 61395 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my new 2010 gma terrain will randomly display passenger seat belt is off while there is an adult passenger (+150...	2 ~ 9225 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. the contact stated that there were white particles emitting from the air...	1 ~ 60660 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc terrain. the contact stated that the draining hose from the sun roof leaked...	1 ~ 100000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving 30 mph the horn failed to work. the dealer (penske...	1 ~ 30885 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving 30 mph the horn failed to work. the dealer (penske...	1 ~ 30885 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds at night...	1 ~ 25000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc terrain. while driving at normal speeds the headlights lost power. the dealer was	1 ~ 126000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE there was a recall for my vehicle to replace the high pressure fuel pump. this was replaced and 1 week...	1 ~ 138300 miles
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. when the ignition was turned to the on position the backup camera...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power...	1 ~ 112790 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc terrain. the contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition switch...	1 ~ 41000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc terrain. the contact stated that the heat and defrost failed to work without...	1 ~ 60000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl * the contact owns a 2014 gmc terrain. while driving various speeds the vehicle veered to the right and...	1 ~ 50 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY while driving the crash light and signal came on and the truck slowed down this happen about 6 times since	1 ~ 1500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc terrain. the contact stated that the radio display lighting flickered and would not...	1 ~ 44000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. while driving 3 mph and making a right turn the contact heard...	1 ~ 70000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc terrain. the contact stated that the driver was attempting to change a flat...	1 ~ 14000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the select the parts wont let me enter the description. when my vehicle is in cruise control the switch can...	1 ~ 1500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought a 2011 black slt terrain 4/11/11 and has had problems with the noise it makes along with the...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION issue - 5/20/2011 vehicle brought in for rattling heard from front right wheel. diagnosis noise was found to be coming...	1 ~ 37000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION issue - 5/20/2011 vehicle brought in for rattling heard from front right wheel. diagnosis noise was found to be coming...	1 ~ 37000 miles
CHILD SEAT sunshine kids radian super latch defect. it is installed properly and comes loose very easily! my 20 month old daughter	1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT sunshine kids radian super latch defect. it is installed properly and comes loose very easily! my 20 month old daughter	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2010 gmc terrain. potential problem with the vehicle build quality. my vehicle hit a severe pothole very common in nj....	1 ~ 3500 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i purchased a 2010 gmc terrain from rossi dealership .i had the truck for a day and the service airbag...	1 ~ 231 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc terrain. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph proceeded to make a right turn...	1 ~ 94 miles

How to improve the appearance of your GMC Terrain and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your GMC Terrain to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...

Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Mean Mug Auto 201525-6133C 38x Fender Fl...
- Compatible with Toyota : Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, 4Runner 2002-on, RAV4 2005-on, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, Highlander 2009-2010
- Blue Fender Flare clips : Size: Head Diameter: 17mm, Stem Length: 10mm Replaces OEM Number 75495-35010
- Orange Fender Flare...
Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
TOUREN TR60 Full Matte Black Wheel (17 x...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...

Coilovers

iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, ...
- Safe and Eco-friendly: The car beauty keyboard cleaning gel is made of high quality biodegradable gel material, non-sticky and smells like a light lemon fragrance. It is non-irritating to the skin and is environmentally safe.Cleaning...
Keyless2Go Replacement for New Keyless R...
- BUILT WITH QUALITY PERFORMANCE: Start your engines using our FCC ID Registered Keyless2Go New Replacements for keyless entry remote flip keys. These are brand new high-quality hands-free replacements for 1 pack remote flip key fobs...

Decals

24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...