Three problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2010 GMC Terrain. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 GMC Terrain based on all problems reported for the 2010 Terrain.
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when she heard a rattling noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to richard kay superstore (1935 pearman dairy rd, anderson, SC 29625) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that piston rings failure caused excessive oil consumption, there was coolant in the oil, and the engine was internally cracked. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
While driving back from work, in a 2010 2. 4l GMC Terrain purchased at star Buick GMC, the car was making a horrible rattling noise, which has occurred several times. Stopping at a red light caused the entire car to shut down. It would not turn over and I was in the middle of rush-hour traffic with a car that wouldn't respond. Several times over the years I have taken my car to the joycekoons GMC dealership for required maintenance and service, because the timing chain was damaged, and the car appears to be losing significant amounts of oil between oil changes. This time when having the vehicle towed to the dealership I'm told that the entire engine needs replacement because metal has gotten inside, and conveniently I'm 3 months outside of my powertrain warranty. This sort of issue puts lives at risk (engine failure in traffic) and I would like the govt. To investigate so that others do not suffer from this problem in the future.
I purchased my 2010 GMC Terrain in may 2013. After a few weeks of having the truck. I heard a rattling noise. I took it back to where I purchased it and they said I was out of oil. From may - oct. I have had to have 4 oil changes which my mileage was now 52,000. The service light never came on but could hear a rattling sound. They recently did a consumption test on the truck and they say everything looks fine. Now when I stop at a light or stop sign, my truck shakes as though it is going to turn off. It does this randomly. Of course they could not duplicate it when they test drove it. My light does not always illuminate and my speaker on the driver side will be static when I start up the truck. Needless to say , having the truck for only a few months and seeing this many issues is a huge concern, after reading all the complaints I am truly concerned this is not the truck that is going to last very long, even though I paid good money for it. Very disappointing. I have talked to many people who have had to have the engine replaced. Instead of going through all the repairs that seems like the ideal solution. Its odd when you read the other complaints, it seems even GMC doesn't know how to fix their own issues or don't know what is causing these problems. I read that GMC Terrains have had 131 bulletins wow.