2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 GMC Terrain | 2019 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 177 | 874 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,003 | 223 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–32 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,300 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 252 |
| Engine | 63 | 222 |
| Power Train | 50 | 89 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 117 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 42 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 75 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 33 |
| Stalling | 15 | 99 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
2019 GMC Terrain
2019 Honda Pilot
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.