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Buying a used 2019 GMC Terrain? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, headed by the critical GM transmission fluid leak, plus weak rear brakes and rear seat welds that may fail on Equinox and Terrain; none carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The complaint record is the bigger story: 182 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, with 7 crashes, 3 fires and 12 injuries. Service brakes (69) and engine (67) dominate, with power train (50) and electrical system (38) close behind.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the transmission fluid leak recall was performed and look for leaks underneath
- Ask whether the rear seat weld inspection was done, and check the rear seat for movement
- Get an independent brake and engine inspection given the complaint concentration there
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 GMC Terrain
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk | Power Train | critical |
| GM cars, SUVs may have weak rear brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain rear seat welds may fail | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
182 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 12 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 69 | Yes |
| Engine | 67 | None found |
| Power Train | 50 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 38 | None found |
| Speed Control | 9 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 7 | None found |