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#BS-2019-CHETRA-430A2019 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 590 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 590 complaints, 24 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.6x the class average.
Top reported problems
shift to park message
4 complaints • Severity 6/10
hearing a strange sound from driver rear tire area
2 complaints • Severity 4/10
rear evaporator
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
extremely uncomfortable seats
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
no sound from radio
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
152 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (60 reports) • Median: 32K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (152 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Chevrolet Traverse: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, with 152 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, with 109 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2019 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Chevrolet Traverse is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
590
Class avg
229
2.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 590 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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