2010 GMC Terrain: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 290 complaints about the 2010 GMC Terrain describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 81,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 289 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2020
1
2019
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
2014
5
2013
20
2012
11
2011
11
2010
5

What owners say

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Engine · 89,000 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a reduction in engine power with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle intermittently failed to start and the passenger's side rear tire made knocking sounds and lifted up off the roadway while making turns. The contact also stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil, causing the contact to refill the oil reservoir every three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MO

Vehicle is exhibiting excess oil consumption. I have had the vehicle since february of 2018 and have had the oil changed twice- both times the dipstick barely had an oil on it. I experienced engine knocking at one point (between oil changes) and checked the oil to realize it was almost dry.

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

Ticking noise from engine along with excess oil consumption. Mechanic says this definitely should be a recall. Timing chain will need to be replaced. There is a noise from the engine when the car idles and accelerating. It consumes approximately 2.5 extra quarts of oil between oil changes of 3,000 mile intervals.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Engine · 62,000 miles · NY

I own a 2010 gmc terrain. When I had an oil change done I noticed an abnormal ticking noise and the check engine light would not go off and brought my vehicle in for a diagnostic and was told the timing belt and chain had to be replaced the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, I only had this vehicle for 2 yrs and for this kind of problem under 100,000 miles is crazy. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the problem I went to other mechanics who would not touch the vehicle and said this was a dealer issue and was advised that he has had a few customers with the same problem and I am not paying 2,000 for a part that has been known to cause problems but is not covered under warrenty.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 81,000 miles · MO

In motion. Highway and street. The defrost system stopped blowing to clear the windshield area. It would blow into passenger area either cold or so hot you could hardly hold your hand in front of the vent. When you shut the vehicle off you can readily hear a knocking sound from the dash for several minutes. The radio also shut off along with all the radio illumination initial problem date: dec 27, 2015. The inability to defrost is a continuing problem to present time.