2019 GMC Terrain Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2019 GMC Terrain recalls

Most common 2019 GMC Terrain problems

Problem areas named in the 187 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	70
Service Brakes	65
Power Train	53
Electrical System	39
Unknown Or Other	21
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Forward Collision Avoidance	7
Back Over Prevention	7
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	6

What owners report

2026-10-23, Power Train
Transmission leak caused but start and stop accumulator

2026-10-13, Engine
VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 103,576 Incident location: [XXX] Safety Complaint: While my wife was driving our 2019 GMC Terrain into a shopping center parking lot, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe loss of braking assistance. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and difficult to depress, and she was barely able to slow the vehicle. This occurred unexpectedly while the engine continued running, creating a serious risk of a collision. Following the incident, I inspected the vehicle using an OBD-II diagnostic scanner, which identified diagnostic trouble code P0016 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation). The vehicle also displayed an oil-pressure warning. We subsequently

2026-09-24, Service Brakes
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 the vacuum pump failed, threw broken metal into engine and now will have to be replaced at my cost. NO advanced warning of any type of problem, no warning lights, etc.

2026-09-23, 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 to be disassembled for the diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

2026-09-17, Service Brakes
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 assist her, thinking that an electrical issue was the fault. However, I was still unable to start the car and I had to have it towed after I couldn't start her car. I had it towed to a mechanic who initially thought the car had a bad starter, however, after attempting to manuall

2019 GMC Terrain questions

Does the 2019 GMC Terrain have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 GMC Terrain: Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk; Rear-Right Seat Welds May Fail in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Terrain?

Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (70), Service Brakes (65), Power Train (53).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 GMC Terrain has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.