2019 GMC Terrain: Disabling Auto Stop Feature

John A
Feb 12, 2021

Gray 2019 GMC Terrain From Front-Driver Side

The 2019 GMC Terrain has what’s called an auto stop feature. It works by automatically shutting off the engine once the vehicle comes to a stop. It then restarts once the brake pedal is released.

In this article, we’ll cover the process for disabling auto stop on the 2019 GMC Terrain.

How do you disable auto stop on a 2019 GMC Terrain?   

While the auto stop feature on the 2019 Terrain is designed to improve the vehicle’s fuel economy, not everyone enjoys this feature. Thankfully, to disable auto stop on the 2019 Terrain, all you have to do is locate the button on your instrument panel that displays the letter A with a circle around it and press it once.   

Below, we will cover in more detail what you need to know about auto stop, what this unique feature does, and how you can go about disabling auto stop if you decide that you would rather go without this feature.

What You Need to Know About Auto Stop on the 2019 Terrain

It’s worth noting that most 2019 GMC Terrain owners don’t notice any issue with the vehicle’s auto stop feature. The feature is designed to quickly stop and start the vehicle’s engine in a way that is barely even noticeable while driving — and given that this feature is meant to improve your fuel economy it may be worth leaving it enabled.

However, if you do decide that you would like to disable auto stop on your 2019 Terrain, it is nice to know that doing so is as simple as locating the button that displays the letter A with a circle around it and pressing it once.

For more information on the 2019 GMC Terrain’s auto stop feature and how to disable it, check out the video below:

How to Learn More Important Information About Your 2019 Terrain

The more you know about your 2019 GMC Terrain, the more you are sure to enjoy owning it. Thankfully, checking Vehicle History is an excellent way to learn everything there is to know about your vehicle.

In addition to helping you familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s features such as auto stop, Vehicle History’s extensive database can also help you learn more about your 2019 GMC Terrain’s history, common issues, important specs, and much more.

Owner Reviews

accountCircle Wes on January 5, 2024
No auto stop button
I’ve recently purchased a 2019 terrain and there is no such button as described to disable the auto stop feature. So far have had no big issues with the feature but would be nice if it had a way to disable it. And to add, I wish whoever is making these articles to have true information on the specific vehicle, a lot of people are aggravated when we search for information and all we get is led in circles of false information. Thanks
accountCircle KJB on November 18, 2023
No button and I am injured
The stop/start feature is horrible. I'm in urgent care right now! The steering wheel jerks when you let off the break after coming to a stop and the wheel is turned. I have broken my acrylic fingernails before and recently, it twisted my wrist really bad. I need a solution.
accountCircle ERIC on October 21, 2022
THERE IS NO "A" BUTTON ON 2019 TERRAIN
Obviously this article was written with little, if any, research on the vehicle. I woudl recommend removing it from this website as it calls into question the integrity and validity of the information it provides.
accountCircle dr von geepy on March 18, 2024
Disable engine stop
You can turn it off by dialing the transmission shift selector to a gear number .. I recommend 9 or whatever top gear is on you transmission. I use that in traffic
accountCircle Greg on July 3, 2023
Auto stop
There is no freaking button on the 2029 terrain to shut off auto stop. Do they ever look into this problem or just stupid about knowing nothing about the terrain?
accountCircle Joan on November 11, 2023
Auto stop button on 2019 terrain that has no button
No button on 2019GMC. Who's brain fart was that.u need to give more info on this issue. No a button on this vehicle. Think before u acton this issue.
accountCircle Tim on January 30, 2022
Start stop feature on 2019 terrain
My 2019 terrain does have that a with the circle button Ipurchased in jan of 2019 did they install that button later in that year?
accountCircle Trash GMC on September 12, 2023
Dumb article NO BUTTON
I agree that someone does know wtf they are talking about. There is no button and this feature on this car is straight trash.
accountCircle Jon on August 6, 2023
2019 Terrain
If you share information try to get it accurate clown boy. Stick to Ford I guess cause this is false.
accountCircle Nc on June 16, 2023
Ccc
Okay… so… this feedback falls under “enjoys writing fiction “ bucket I saw in bio.
accountCircle Patryc on October 1, 2022
c**p article
What a bullshit article that does not answer the question. There is freaking button.
accountCircle B Smith on December 29, 2022
The facts
No button on my 2019 Terrain Denali. It was assembled in Mexico. If that matters?
accountCircle Jay on December 22, 2023
No button
This article is misleading there is no button to turn off the Auto stop
accountCircle Bob start the car put in drive put in L push plus button up to 9 and auto stop is off for one trip on September 19, 2023
Auto stop off feature
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John A. is a freelance writer and automotive enthusiast currently living in Myrtle Beach, SC. When he's not working, John enjoys writing fiction, practicing mixed martial arts, and joyriding in his 2018 Ford Mustang GT.
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