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2019 GMC Terrain
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 187
- Received Aug 2018 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal27 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rearview backup camera fails or goes black15 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips14 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #20V668000General 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.
- Recall #19V184000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedalFirst signal: Mar 2022
- Rearview backup camera fails or goes blackFirst signal: Jun 2022
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 3 fires, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 28 |
| Total | 187 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 27 | 14% | 23.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.3% |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 15 | 8.0% | 3.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.4% |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 14 | 7.5% | 2.2× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 4.8% | 1.8× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 2.7% | 1.4× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 5 | 2.7% | 3× | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 5 | 2.7% | – | NHTSA recall #18V576000 |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 1.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #20V668000October 29, 2020194,105 vehicles affected
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 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.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V184000March 7, 2019120 vehicles affected
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-restraint bracket.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V576000August 30, 2018210,628 vehicles affected
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 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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 GMC Terrain.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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