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2010 GMC Terrain cruise control problems

severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →

Failure mileage
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
1injury

When does it fail?

Of the 10 cruise control complaints filed for the 2010 GMC Terrain, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (50%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
1 (50%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

Among the 7 model years of GMC Terrain in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.

No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

cruise control · 80,000 mi · filed 12/20/2019

2010 GMC terrain with v6 loss of power, engine codes timing issue, camshaft sensor fault, crankshaft sensor fault. Stabil-track fault. Rough idle, oil consumption. The list goes on. This is a common thing with these engines and gm has done nothing. This has been going on with this vehicle for awhile. Stay away from gm vehicles they do not stand behind there products, I will be buying a Ford and I…

cruise control · 22,000 mi · filed 12/10/2010

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC terrain. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the vehicle began abnormally skipping gears. The contact was accelerating from a traffic stop when the vehicle abnormally lunged forward and caused the contact to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was injured. A police report was available. The contact sustained substantial…

Had cruise control trouble with your 2010 GMC Terrain? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 GMC Terrain?

It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.

At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?

Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 46,786 and 83,137 miles, with the median around 60,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 46,786; a quarter make it past 83,137. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to cruise control?

No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/GMC/Terrain. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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