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2019 GMC Terrain Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
177Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
3Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (35.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine63 · 35.6%not available
Service Brakes58 · 32.8%RecalledRecall 18V576000
Power Train50 · 28.2%RecalledRecall 20V668000
Electrical System37 · 20.9%not available
Vehicle Speed Control8 · 4.5%not available
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)6 · 3.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE63 · 35.6%
SERVICE BRAKES58 · 32.8%
POWER TRAIN50 · 28.2%
Unspecified / other21 · 11.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 4.5%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)6 · 3.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5 · 2.8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5 · 2.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5 · 2.8%

Percentages are the share of the 177 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · 2018 · reported 08/30/2018

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · 2020 · reported 10/29/2020

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V184000 · 2019 · reported 03/07/2019

In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“In July 2022 vacuum pump failed and created a hard brake situation going 55 mph downhill. Vehicle removed from roadway safely, transported and vacuum pump…”NHTSA complaint 11533121 — filed 07/18/2023 · ENGINE
“When trying to accelerate, the car will not accelerate. It will start to jerk back and forth and I had cut it off completely in…”NHTSA complaint 11528022 — filed 06/20/2023 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while approaching an intersection, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning…”NHTSA complaint 11517816 — filed 04/19/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Terrain?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 177 NHTSA complaints (35.6%), followed by service brakes (58), power train (50), electrical system (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 GMC Terrain have?

177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V576000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 GMC Terrain's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.