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2019 GMC Terrain Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 186 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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47/100

High Reported Activity — 2019 GMC Terrain

The 2019 GMC Terrain shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
186
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 GMC Terrain (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac…
NHTSA #18V576000
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners…
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Seats
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or…
NHTSA #19V184000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 GMC Terrain

Based on 186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
51
Service Brakes
46
Electrical System
25
Engine
17
Unknown Or Other
16
Back Over Prevention
7
Steering
4
Vehicle Speed Control
4
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GMC Terrain — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2015 316 complaints 2016 152 complaints 2017 135 complaints 2018 224 complaints 2019 186 complaints 2013 369 complaints 2014 302 complaints 2020 197 complaints 2021 36 complaints 2022 88 complaints 2023 41 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 GMC Terrain

Is the 2019 GMC Terrain reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 GMC Terrain has 3 recall campaigns and 186 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Terrain have?
The 2019 GMC Terrain has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Terrain?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 GMC Terrain are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 GMC Terrain safe to buy?
The 2019 GMC Terrain has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Terrain should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Terrain are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.