Before buying a used 2019 GMC Terrain, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2019 GMC Terrain SUV FWD
2019 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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185 complaints filed with NHTSA (7 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Terrain AWD — Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Terrain AWD — Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Terrain FWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Terrain FWD — Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Terrain FWD — Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.