Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevy, GMC And Ford Are Recalling Over 1.3 Million Vehicles

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Its Shop Time Mondays: GMC Is Recalling 741,000 Terrains

 

Headlight Reflection May Cause Glare/FMVSS 108

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V137000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 740,581

2019 GMC Terrain Denali AWD: A Premium Alternative To Other Compact Crossovers

Highlight: The Terrain is available with a fold-flat passenger front seat, which is great for stowing long items like a mop and a rake, when the second row seat is folded flat.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $43,550 (Base model: $26,195)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rearview camera; a stability control system and a tire pressure monitoring system

2010 GMC Terrain: Bold, Reliable, Functional and Affordable

What’s New:

The GMC Terrain is all-new to the GM family for the 2010 model year, replacing the now-defunct Pontiac Torrent. The five-passenger GMC Terrain shares the same platform as Chevy’s super-popular, fuel-efficient Equinox. Outside of sharing the same car-based platform with the Chevy, the exterior styling and the gas mileage differentiates the two crossovers. The Terrain’s all-new edgy design embodies GMC truck-like boldness.

Must-Have Goodies:

One won’t have any problems finding a Terrain to meet their driving needs, since the car-based crossover is available in either a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configuration. And, just like its sibling, the Equinox, the Terrain is available with either a six-speed 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine or a 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine in four trim levels: SLE1, SLE2, SLT1 and SLT2.

The Terrain we reviewed was equipped with the midsize crossover’s standard SLE1 package, which consisted of a single-zone manually controlled a/c, an AM/FM/CD/XM stereo with a direct USB input and six speakers, a rear-view camera integrated into the inside rear-view mirror, fog lights, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, GM’s Onstar safety concierge (mapping) system and a traction control system. 

However, for those in need of  steering wheel audio controls, an automatic climate control system and a premium Pioneer 8-speaker system - with subwoofer and amplifier – they’ll have to step up to the SLE2 trim. The SLT1 trim will further enhance the Terrain by adorning the high-quality crossover with heated leather seats and 8-inch aluminum wheels.

And the high-end SLT2 model will outfit the Terrain with one of the segment’s first power programmable rear liftgate and a sunroof.  In addition to the features noted in all of the trim packages, the Terrain can also be accessorized with 19-inch chrome wheels, an audio system with navigation, a rear-seat DVD-based entertainment system with dual screens and a cargo package, which contains a cover, convenience net and luggage crossbars.    

What Rocked:

Upon entering the cabin of the Terrain, one will be highly impressed with the detailed, upscale two-tone interior design. Like its sibling, the Equinox, the Terrain is one well-built, roomy, five-passenger vehicle.

And for music lovers, they’ll find that the Terrain incorporates GM’s optional ten-gigabyte hard drive that enables a radio station-like song library to be stored for instant playback through the radio. Wow, what a great feature!

Also the Terrain’s offers a segment-leading programmable power liftgate that can be set to open to a lower height, clearing garage obstructions or making it easier to reach for those considered to be vertically (height) challenged.

Furthermore, GM has gotten away from building me-too vehicles, since emerging from bankruptcy. While the Terrain is on the same platform as the Equinox, the exterior styling differentiates both vehicles.   

Three New Rides Projected to Have High Resale Values

2010 Lexus HS 250h MSRP*: $34,200- $48,525

Category: 3-yr/5-yr Residual

HS 250h Average Residual: 51%/33% of MSRP
Lexus Average Residual : 49%/32% of MSRP
Entry Luxury Average Residual: 49%/32% of MSRP

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster MSRP*: $36,970- $46,890

Category: 3-yr/5-yr Residual

Nissan 370Z Roadster Average Residual: 52%/36% of MSRP

Nissan Average Residual: 47%/32% of MSRP

Convertible Average Residual: 45%/31% of MSRP

2010 GMC Terrain MSRP*: $24,250- $38,180

Category: 3-yr/5-yr Residual
GMC Terrain Average Residual: 46%Category/31% of MSRP
GMC Average Residual: 41%/28% of MSRP

Compact SUV Average Residual: 46%/31% of MSRP

The GMC Terrain, which replaces the now defunct Pontiac Torrent, and Lexus HS 250h, which is the brand's first entry level hybrid, are both brand new arrivals for the 2010 model year, while the Nissan 370Z has been redesigned for the 2010 model year. Each of the vehicles are expected to maintain a resale value at or above the average residual for its segment over a 3-year and 5-year period based on the most recent data provided by the American Leasing Guide. In fact, these vehicles perform better as it relates to resale value than the other makes in its brand. If you're in the market for one of the aforementioned rides, at least you know they should maintain a significant percentage of their value, as it relates to the MSRP over a period of time.

Resale values are significant if you plan on trading your vehicle with in the next three to five years or if you plan on leasing. A high resale value means that if you're leasing, automakers will be in a position to offer lower payments than traditional financing. Conversely, if you plan on driving your vehicle until the wheels roll off, dependability and reliability are more of a concern than the resale value. To view other 2010 models with high resale values, click here.

To configure the aforementioned vehicles, visit our New-Vehicle Pricing Guide.

*The MSRP excludes advertising fees.

Sources:American Leasing Guide and JeffCars.com