Recalls for 2010 Gmc Terrain

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Posted on: 2009-12-23
Description
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  101, controls and displays.  The software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.  

Consequence
Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010.  Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Notes
Gm safety recall no.  090298.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Posted on: 2014-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 buick lacrosse, regal and chevrolet camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 cadillac srx, chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats.  In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Consequence
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge.  The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on september 11, 2014.  The recall began on december 26, 2014.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc).  Gm's number for this recall is 14271.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.