Worst 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 135 | 2 | 2 | 56,086 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 97 | 2 | — | 28,836 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 57 | — | 2 | 25,969 mi | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | — | 21,369 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 5,789 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 12,798 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 13 | — | — | 43,550 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | — | — | 23,650 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 35,667 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 7 | — | 28,731 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 8,864 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,225 vehicles.
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.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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2019 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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