2019 GMC Terrain Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 177 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 GMC Terrain overview page.
What owners report
“There are 3 recalls and one open on this car I was sold by a dealership, none of them ever fixed. I drive to work…”NHTSA complaint 11541086 — filed 08/28/2023
“When trying to accelerate, the car will not accelerate. It will start to jerk back and forth and I had cut it off completely in…”NHTSA complaint 11528022 — filed 06/20/2023
“The car cuts off during driving and when u crack it back up the dash light do not work. But then the dealership said its…”NHTSA complaint 11505922 — filed 02/06/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 GMC Terrain have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 GMC Terrain: 37 of 177 complaints on file (20.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 GMC Terrain have in total?
177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
