Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 GMC Terrain has 3 recalls, 174 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
174
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 24, 2026
18V576000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacros...
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
19V184000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to turn to... |
| May 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I got into my car to head to the store today. Upon closing drivers door I heard a muffled sounding p... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake assist light came on and brake pedal became stiff/hard to push. Vehicle struggled to brake. Re... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the t... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vacuum pump exploded into camshaft and engine area, causing me to lose brakes completely on the high... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I am driving a 2019 GMC Terrain SLT, and I have a serious concern regarding a recent service experie... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is the 4th time my vacuum pump has “broke” my brakes become hard and stiff and my brake assist ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle was started for the second time that day on 1/5/26 and the engine light was on. I drove the ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2019 GMC Terrain has a faulty back up camera system. It shows a blue screen that says Service rea... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Drove car approximately 15 miles. Parked car. Car would not turn off. Message- Transmission/Park. Wo... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Failure of the cam driven vacuum pump causing brake failure. Leading to a hard brake pedal which inc... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I bought this Terrain brand new from Betten Baker Chevrolet in Muskegon Mi in 2019 with 500 miles. T... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE | ENGINE BREAKDOWN 1.5TURBO IN 11/28/25 WITH 16820 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT AVAILABLE I HEARD A BANG AND... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My cars breaks failed by a vacuum pump failer and I almost died on the a hill going home |
| Oct 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | When approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal became extremely hard I was unable to stop, and rolled... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Driving approximately 70mph on interstate. Came to a slight hill, gently applied brake pressure, bra... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving home from vacation the vehicle went into limp mode and started to run very poorly with... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle struggles to shift from low gears; seems to completely miss 3rd gear. Codes from maintenance... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was backing out of the driveway, and it was extremely hard to brake enough to stop the car. I imme... |