Trim Report

GMC Terrain SL2019

Includes:TERRAIN|SL

SL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$7,995
$8K–$27K
522 listings91,954 avg miles
AT4
From$14,995
2,375 listings|$15K–$48K
Denali
From$1,200
2,387 listings|$1K–$54K
Elevation
From$22,499
5,308 listings|$22K–$65K
SLE
From$800
3,568 listings|$800–$35K
SLT
From$1,275
2,676 listings|$1K–$40K
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SL

GMC Terrain Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2019 GMC Terrain trims

Elevated

The 2019 GMC Terrain has a elevated safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 183 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

3
Recalls
183
Complaints
7
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
20V6680002020-29-10
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.

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.

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18V5760002018-30-08
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.

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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19V1840002019-07-03
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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 183 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 GMC Terrain. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes20
02Power Train18
03Service Brakes,engine16
04Engine16
05Unknown Or Other11
183 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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GMC Terrain Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 GMC Terrain trims

23–32mpg combined
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21-28city
·
26-39hwy
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$2,200-$3,300/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2019 GMC Terrain returns 23–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Terrain AWD - Automatic 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city38 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average
Terrain FWD - Automatic 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city39 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average
Terrain FWD - Automatic 9-spd
28mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city30 hwy~$2,200/yr6/10 Average
Terrain AWD - Automatic 9-spd
26mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city28 hwy~$2,350/yr5/10 Average
Terrain FWD - Automatic 9-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average
Terrain AWD - Automatic 9-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city26 hwy~$3,300/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2019 GMC Terrain SL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SL compare to other GMC Terrain trims?

The SL occupies a distinct position in the GMC Terrain range. See how it stacks up on the 2019 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 GMC Terrain SL?

Budget for standard SL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2019 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the GMC Terrain SL?

For the SL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the GMC Terrain buyer's guide.

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