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P0010 on GMC TERRAIN

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2014, 2015

What P0010 Means on Your GMC TERRAIN

Real GMC TERRAIN Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Car engine light coming on because of codes P0010, constant oil changes, acceleration slows. Turns off a low idle. No low oil warning lights at all."

— 2014 GMC TERRAIN owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/17/2022

"Engine stalls/ hesitates especially when at a stop, idle for a period such as at a stop light, also when in reverse and does not have a check engine light. this did happen before and a check engine light did appear. i pulled the codes p0010 and p0011."

— 2014 GMC TERRAIN owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 02/05/2020

"I have a 2015 terrian sle. around 57,000 miles my terrian started burning 2+ 2+quarts of oil in between oil changes with no apparent reason, i have always kept the oil changed before it got below 7%, after noticing the oil levels dropping fast i checked it everyday."

— 2015 GMC TERRAIN owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/01/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0010 on GMC TERRAIN

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
2
2015
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0010 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026