KnownCarProblems2019 GMC Terrain Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Terrain, most often about the brakes (39% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 9th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 GMC Terrain problems
Brakes
72 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, foundation components.
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes seized, and the contact veered off into a lot to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed. The…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to turn to exit a highway ramp, he observed a loud banging noise emanating from the engine compartment. An "engine reduced power" message appeared. The vehicle then went into limp mode, and when the brake pedal was depressed, it…
Engine
70 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles.
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes seized, and the contact veered off into a lot to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed. The…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to turn to exit a highway ramp, he observed a loud banging noise emanating from the engine compartment. An "engine reduced power" message appeared. The vehicle then went into limp mode, and when the brake pedal was depressed, it…
Transmission
52 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. While driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to shamaley buick GMC (located at 955 crockett st, el paso, tx 79922, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired and the power train…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear from the parked position. The vehicle was towed to brickell buick & GMC (665 sw 8th st, miami, fl 33130, [phone]), but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred again two weeks ago and the service…
Electrical
39 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
Two incident warnings on my dashboard saying of my back hatch was open when it was not. Had it serviced because the dash warning would not shut off. Service said it was fixed then happened again. Twice this happened intermittently. Another incident when on navigation screen, when the navigator gave directions it…
9/30/20 driving home and was accelerating to pass another vehicle, the tcs and stabilitrak lights came on and check engine light began to flash. A brief message popped up to service the tcs system and went away. Check engine light stopped flashing but tcs & stabilitrak/traction lights remained on. I stopped the…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 11%Two incident warnings on my dashboard saying of my back hatch was open when it was not. Had it serviced because the dash warning would not shut off. Service said it was fixed then happened again. Twice this happened intermittently. Another incident when on navigation screen, when the navigator gave directions it…
Speed control
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
On august 23, 2019, my vehicle incurred an engine and transmission failure reported by GMC onstar application. The symptoms of failure are repeated acceleration speed control causing speed limit violations, interference with other moving traffic, spousal trauma, and illumination of multiple display window lights in…
The shifter is dangerous. It allows you to inadvertently shift into neutral while driving. In a car with a normal shifter, the shifter needs to be pushed with significant force to move it into neutral and the resulting thunk will let you know it happened. In this car, since it is an electronic button that can be…
Backup camera
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the display screen failed to display an image and was instead displaying a blue screen. The backover prevention system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that occasionally while the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the back-up camera failed to display an image behind the vehicle as intended. The contact stated that the display screen turned blue. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the automatic emergency braking system independently activated and the speed decelerated to 45 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle returned to cruise control mode. There was no warning indicator…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 GMC Terrain recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: 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 increase the risk of fire.
Fix: 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 may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n192209550.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 18279.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 GMC Terrain
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Terrain?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (72 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); engine (70 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles); transmission (52 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Terrain have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 29, 2020 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the GMC Terrain?
- It is 9th of 17 Terrain model years by number of complaints, with 186 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.