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2019 GMC Terrain 4x4 SLT Diesel

The 2019 GMC Terrain 4x4 SLT Diesel is a 188-hp turbocharged with a diesel: hydra-matic 6t45 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $35,500 MSRP.

It makes 188 horsepower and 353 lb-ft of torque.

The Terrain measures 182.3 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,704 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainDiesel
Price
MSRP$35,500
MSRP with Destination$36,695
Destination Charge$1,195
Engine
Engine Type1.6L Turbo-diesel DOHC I-4 (avail.)
Horsepower188 hp
Torque353 lb-ft
Bore and Strokediesel: 79.7 x 80.1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD or AWD
Transmission
Transmissiondiesel: Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed automatic (4.58/2.96/1.91/1.44/1.00/0.74, Rev 2.90, FD 2.89:1)
1st Gear4.69
2nd Gear3.31
3rd Gear3.01
4th Gear2.44
5th Gear1.92
6th Gear1.44
7th Gear1
8th Gear0.75
9th Gear0.62
Reverse2.96
Final Drive3.47
Fuel Economy
Recommended Fueldiesel: ultra-low sulfur diesel
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFour-link independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front Brake Disc300 mm (1.5L & diesel); 12.6 in
Rear Brake Disc11.3 in / 288 mm (all engines)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in. aluminum (std); 19-in. aluminum (avail.)
Wheels Rear18-in. aluminum (std); 19-in. aluminum (avail.)
Tires FrontP225/60R18 (std); P235/50R19 (avail.)
Tires RearP225/60R18 (std); P235/50R19 (avail.)
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.3 in
Width72.4 in
Height65.4 in
Wheelbase107.3 in
Front Track62.3 in
Rear Track62.5 in
Ground Clearance7.9 in
Cargo Volume29.6 ft³
Curb Weight1,704 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear38.5 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear39.7 in
Shoulder Room Front57.2 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.6 in
Hip Room Front54.4 in
Hip Room Rear51.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 GMC Terrain SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2019 GMC Terrain SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 GMC TERRAIN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 29, 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 20V668000

Mar 7, 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V184000

Aug 30, 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 18V576000

186 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 GMC TERRAIN

Owner Complaints

186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 GMC TERRAIN (7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes72
Engine70
Power Train52
Electrical System39
Unknown Or Other21
Vehicle Speed Control9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine
“VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 103,576 Incident location: [XXX] Safety Complaint: While my wife was driving our 2019 GMC Terrain into a shopping center parking lot, the vehicle suddenly experienced…”
Sep 24, 2026 · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine
“While driving on an interstate, vehicle became sluggish when accelerating. Took off on exit, engine was reduced to 50% power, attempted to drive to large parking lot, lost brakes, got the vehicle…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed…”
Sep 17, 2026 · Service Brakes, Engine
“On 9/15/2026, my wife drove her car, a 2019 GMC Terrain, to a doctor's appointment. She reported no known issues with the way the car operated during her drive nor had she or I experienced issues…”
Sep 4, 2026 · Service Brakes, Engine
“While driving my 2019 GMC Terrain with three children as passengers, the vehicle developed a braking/engine problem. The brake pedal became very hard, and the vehicle subsequently became undrivable…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 GMC TERRAIN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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