Worst 2019 GMC Terrain Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 GMC Terrain.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 59 | — | 2 | 110,206 mi | |
| Brakes | 57 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 48 | — | — | 31,551 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | 1 | 15,992 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 6,289 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 1 | — | 14,525 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | 4,473 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 73,280 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 GMC Terrain
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~404,853 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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2019 GMC Terrain — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 GMC Terrain reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Terrain reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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