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#BS-2019-GMCTER-344A

2019 Gmc Terrain

Based on reports from 269 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
269
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
998
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 269 complaints, 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes failed

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

low speed forward automatic braking doesnt work

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

lane keep assist lane departure warning doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

60 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

37
0–30K
10
30–60K
8
60–90K
2
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (37 reports) • Median: 17K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (60 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes60 (22%)
Engine58 (22%)
Drivetrain47 (17%)
Electrical36 (13%)
Other15 (6%)
Speed Control8 (3%)
Stability Control6 (2%)
Lights5 (2%)

2019 Gmc Terrain: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Terrain, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Terrain, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Terrain, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Gmc Terrain, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
18
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10
20
37
21
37
22
40
23
42
24
63
25
10
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Gmc Terrain. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

18V576000Oct 2018

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.

19V184000Apr 2019

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.

20V668000Dec 2020

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2019 Gmc Terrain vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

269

Class avg

351

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 269 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Gmc Terrain: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Gmc Terrain?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Gmc Terrain is related to the brakes, with 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Gmc Terrain reliable?
The 2019 Gmc Terrain has 269 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Gmc Terrain problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Gmc Terrain have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Gmc Terrain has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Terrain problems start?
Based on 59 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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