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2019 GMC Terrain: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 185 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
185complaints
7crashes reported
3fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine69 · 37%
  • Service Brakes64 · 35%
  • Power Train51 · 28%
  • Electrical System39 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other21 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 5%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)7 · 4%
  • Back Over Prevention7 · 4%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)6 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine

While driving on an interstate, vehicle became sluggish when accelerating. took off on exit, engine was reduced to 50% power, attempted to drive to large parking lot, lost brakes, got the vehicle stopped in an intersection, would not shut off, go into neutral. finally shut off, had to call tow truck, holding up traffic in a busy intersection. was told it would be just $900 to fully diagnose problem, but it appeared

Power Train

The contact owns a 2019 gmc terrain. the contact stated that after pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle failed to shift into park. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that three fault codes were found. the dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be disassembled for a full diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was scheduled for the transmission t

Service Brakes,Engine

On 9/15/2026, my wife drove her car, a 2019 gmc terrain, to a doctor's appointment. she reported no known issues with the way the car operated during her drive nor had she or i experienced issues prior to this event. after she finished her appointment, she attempted to start her car and was unable to get the car to start. she also noticed that the brake pedal was stiff and hard to depress. when i arrived, i tried to

Service Brakes,Engine

While driving my 2019 gmc terrain with three children as passengers, the vehicle developed a braking/engine problem. the brake pedal became very hard, and the vehicle subsequently became undrivable and would not start. i received no advance warning through the gmc app indicating that the vacuum pump was failing. the vehicle was towed to a gmc dealership. the dealership diagnosed a failed vacuum pump and advised that

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Terrain. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.