Every 2019 GMC Terrain recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Seats · NHTSA 19V184000
Jul 3, 2019Seats
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V184000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V576000
Aug 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V576000 →
2019 GMC Terrain complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Terrain, reporting 7 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,006 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine69
- Service Brakes64
- Power Train51
- Electrical System39
- Unknown Or Other21
- Vehicle Speed Control9
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (328)
- Electrical System (225)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (166)
- Engine (114)
- Power Train (106)
- Unknown Or Other (85)
Read GMC Terrain owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Terrain. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Recently experience rear differential binding with vehicle resulting in an accident.”
2019 GMC TERRAINSep 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689378
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the wife was driving at approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and it felt stiff.”
2019 GMC TERRAINJun 21, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11595648
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed; however, metal fragments from the air bag hit the contact's face, causing severe injuries.”
2019 GMC TERRAINJul 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11531264
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the panoramic glass sunroof shattered, causing shards of glass to enter the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof was in the closed position when the failure occurred.”
2019 GMC TERRAINMay 22, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11523167
Fire
“My wife was driving the car, about 70 mph on route [removed] She was traveling in the middle lane, some kind of oil light went on the dashboard, car shut down while traveling 70 mph on the highway, and caught on fire under the hood. She managed to pull over, and got out of the car with my daughter.”
2019 GMC TERRAINNov 15, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11440494
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