MYRModel Year Report

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Chevrolet Traverse
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Traverse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2009: 448 complaints 2009 2010: 668 complaints 2011: 608 complaints 2012: 354 complaints 2012 2013: 162 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2015: 313 complaints 2015 2016: 291 complaints 2017: 361 complaints 2018: 457 complaints 2018 2019: 403 complaints 2019 2020: 220 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 95 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2024: 131 complaints 2024 2025: 173 complaints 2026: 21 complaints 2026
2019: 403 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009448
2010668
2011608
2012354
2013162
2014547
2015313
2016291
2017361
2018457
2019403
2020220
202188
202295
202385
2024131
2025173
202621

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 166 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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When driving at about 50 mph on a highway, there was a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle (something breaking) and the vehicle immediately veered into the oncoming lane (thankfully there was no traffic coming towards us, it is typically a busy...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260827

Also filed under STEERING

My Traverse intermittently displays 'shift to park' message and I was not able to shut the SUV all the way off. I would have to play with the shift gear in order for it to turn off. I am under 50k miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240201

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

My transmission is said to be failing. I plan to get it looked at again this week. Safety of me and my two children are at risk when driving. The car shakes and could lose control.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260727

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 110 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and starter assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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ON JUNE 20, 2019, I BOUGHT A 2019 CHEVY TRAVERSE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO DEFECTS. ON JULY THE 18 WE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, DUE TO THERE WAS A VERY STRONG ODOR WHEN INSIDE THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190820

Also filed under ENGINE

The car will be placed in park but keeps saying shift to park. Then I have to turn the car on and off clicking the shift button till it will finally shut off. One time it took ten minutes. This needs to be a recall!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20260709

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 62 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 25 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181106 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Campaign 18V774000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 403
R 20201215 — power train

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...

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.

Campaign 20V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210524 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.

Campaign 21V246000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (166 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (110 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V774000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.