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All cars · GMC Terrain · 2019

2019 GMC Terrain. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index68100 = average car
Complaints73NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold101,470U.S. model year
Per 100K sold72complaints
Year rank#9 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD26 / 30 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD24 / 28 / 26Regular$2,400
1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdAWD28 / 38 / 32Diesel$2,950
1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdFWD28 / 39 / 32Diesel$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD21 / 26 / 23Premium$3,350

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,900 and 58,500 miles. Median 19,500, from 50 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine41,5004,500–107,5008
Transmission & drivetrain14,0004,800–48,80014
Electrical15,900100–28,0006
Speed control4,7001,400–17,0007
Backup camera55,00028,800–84,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine32%
Transmission & drivetrain32%
Electrical29%
Brakes18%
Speed control8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
186736012

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 20V668000 Oct 2020 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    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.

    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.

    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 r

  • 19V184000 Mar 2019 Seats

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • 18V576000 Aug 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 1007

GMC filed 1007 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tesnioner gasket…
  • This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Terrain SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Terrain SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016323187,925Wipers & visibility
2017232185,441Airbags
20187182114,314Electrical
20196873101,470Engine
2020836786,020Engine
2021291747,488Electrical
2022333586,567Fuel or ev drive system

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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