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Owner report · 2019 model year

2019 GMC Terrain

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 78 of 187 complaints (42%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 226 in 2018 to 187 in 2019.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
187
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,200–$3,350
Combined MPG
23–32

Complaints by model year

  1. 1352017
  2. 2262018
  3. 1872019
  4. 1982020
  5. 362021

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes78 (42%)
  2. Engine70 (37%)
  3. Transmission & Drivetrain53 (28%)
  4. Electrical39 (21%)
  5. Driver Assistance & Speed Control22 (12%)
  6. Other21 (11%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2019: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20172018201920202021vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,500–3,4502,200–3,3502,200–3,3502,300–3,3502,300–2,400
Combined MPG18–2523–3223–3223–2726–27
City / Highway MPG16–21 / 23–3121–28 / 26–3921–28 / 26–3921–26 / 26–3025 / 28–30
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)355–489316–386317–386325–386329–342
Complaints filed13522618719836Not compared
Recalls issued15322Not compared
Crash-involved complaints1114774Not compared
Fire-involved complaints21320Not compared
Injuries reported7121254Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared33321

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Terrain have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Terrain?

Brakes: 78 of 187 NHTSA complaints (42%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Terrain get?

EPA rates it 23–32 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 GMC Terrain?

EPA estimates $2,200–$3,350 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 9-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg$3,200369 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 9-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD26 mpg30 mpg28 mpg$2,200 (low)317 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 9-spd41.5LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD24 mpg28 mpg26 mpg$2,400339 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD21 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)$3,350 (high)386 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5Automatic 6-spd41.6LAll-Wheel DriveDieselSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD28 mpg (high)38 mpg32 mpg (high)$2,950319 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 6-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveDieselSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD28 mpg (high)39 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)$2,950321 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine700200
Transmission & Drivetrain530000
Fuel System40000
Electrical390120
Brakes782030
Steering40000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires51000
Airbags & Restraints32020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control221000
Body, Seats & Latches20000
Visibility & Lighting80040
Other211010

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Campaign 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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 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.

  • SEATS

    Campaign 19V184000 · Mar 7, 2019

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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 GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    Campaign 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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 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.