2019 GMC Terrain Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

58Service Brakes complaints

32.8%Of all 177 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How service brakes 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

“There are 3 recalls and one open on this car I was sold by a dealership, none of them ever fixed. I drive to work…”NHTSA complaint 11541086 — filed 08/28/2023

“2019 gmc terrain with 45000 miles, regular maintenance performed. Driving on highway 70mps brakes failed with no warning. No issues with brakes or lights coming…”NHTSA complaint 11534251 — filed 07/25/2023

“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

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 GMC Terrain have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 GMC Terrain: 58 of 177 complaints on file (32.8%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.