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2019 GMC Terrain

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2019 GMC Terrain do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 182.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

50 reports with mileage · 132 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

7 crash reports3 fire reports6 injury reports

Back Over Prevention complaints

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55,000 miles · Jan 7, 2025
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the display screen failed to display an image and was instead displaying a blue screen. The backover prevention system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaire…

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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the display screen failed to display an image and was instead displaying a blue screen. The backover prevention system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ODI #11634605

80,000 miles · Dec 31, 2024
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ODI #11633432

88,000 miles · Dec 12, 2024
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back-up camera failed to operate as needed with the display screen displaying a blue image. The "Service Rear Vision System" message was displayed on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified about the failure. …

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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back-up camera failed to operate as needed with the display screen displaying a blue image. The "Service Rear Vision System" message was displayed on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified about the failure. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-076. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

NHTSA ODI #11630357

50,000 miles · Dec 6, 2024
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that occasionally while the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the back-up camera failed to display an image behind the vehicle as intended. The contact stated that the display screen turned blue. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…

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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that occasionally while the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the back-up camera failed to display an image behind the vehicle as intended. The contact stated that the display screen turned blue. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-076. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #11629176

Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2022
Back Over Prevention

When I place the vehicle in reverse, my backup camera is not working, resulting in a blue screen with a message to have the camera serviced. Per the GMC dealership, this is a common problem with many of the newer GM vehicles and is a safety item due to not having a clear view of what is behind me. I purchased this safety featur…

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When I place the vehicle in reverse, my backup camera is not working, resulting in a blue screen with a message to have the camera serviced. Per the GMC dealership, this is a common problem with many of the newer GM vehicles and is a safety item due to not having a clear view of what is behind me. I purchased this safety feature and it not working.

NHTSA ODI #11484199

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2022
Back Over Prevention

The Back Up Camera System is not working properly. When Vehicle is put into reverse a blue screen appears. This can be dangerous as one could back up into someone or something. This is a 2019 vehicle and the NHTSA made them mandatory in May of 2018. This has been confirmed by a dealership. Many others have posted this online as …

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The Back Up Camera System is not working properly. When Vehicle is put into reverse a blue screen appears. This can be dangerous as one could back up into someone or something. This is a 2019 vehicle and the NHTSA made them mandatory in May of 2018. This has been confirmed by a dealership. Many others have posted this online as an issue and GM has put out this service bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160418-9999.pdf

NHTSA ODI #11446015

7,681 miles · Oct 11, 2019
Back Over PreventionCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE REVERSING AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE DUE TO THE BACK UP CAMERA BEING INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMERA DID NOT DETECT THE OBJECT THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LIFTGATE AND THE REA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE REVERSING AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE DUE TO THE BACK UP CAMERA BEING INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMERA DID NOT DETECT THE OBJECT THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LIFTGATE AND THE REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,681.

NHTSA ODI #11267945

Official recalls

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20V668000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Oct 29, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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 recall is N202313440.

19V184000 · Seats

Mar 7, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Aug 30, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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