Is the 2019 GMC Terrain a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B6.5/10
The 2019 GMC Terrain SLE is a balanced small SUV with decent fuel economy and a spacious interior, but watch out for potential transmission issues.
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Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Good fuel economy for its class
- Spacious interior
Cons
- Transmission reliability concerns
- Expensive repair costs
- Underwhelming engine performance
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
26 mpg
Maintenance cost
$4,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission problems
- Turbocharger failures
- Infotainment system glitches
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2019 Gmc Terrain has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Seats (campaign 19V184000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 …
- 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, Ca…
- 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.…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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