2019 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.

20182020
Complaints
530
per 10K Sold
36.0
US Sales
147,122
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1135 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:56,086 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#297 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:28,836 mi
Crash-related:2
#357 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:25,969 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.

Transmission / Drivetrain
135
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
56,086
Electrical Faults
97
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
28,836
Engine Problems
57
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,969
Fuel System
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,369
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,789
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,798
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,550
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,650
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,667
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
28,731
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
8,864
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,225 vehicles.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

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.

20V668000Automatic Transmission
~194,105 affected

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.

18V774000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · Airbags
~12 affected

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.

Other Chevrolet Traverse Years

2019 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 530 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 135 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (135 complaints, avg 56,086 mi); Electrical Faults (97 complaints, avg 28,836 mi); Engine Problems (57 complaints, avg 25,969 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,901 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse include 20 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 194,225 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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