2019 GMC Terrain Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

63Engine complaints

35.6%Of all 177 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE63 · 35.6%

SERVICE BRAKES58 · 32.8%

POWER TRAIN50 · 28.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 20.9%

Unspecified / other21 · 11.9%

Share of the 177 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 GMC Terrain overview page.

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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 GMC Terrain have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 GMC Terrain: 63 of 177 complaints on file (35.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 GMC Terrain have in total?

177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.