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2019 Chevrolet Traverse: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 406 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

3recalls
406complaints
15crashes reported
2fires reported
17injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train168 · 41%
  • Electrical System110 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other95 · 23%
  • Engine62 · 15%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 6%
  • Service Brakes21 · 5%
  • Steering18 · 4%
  • Suspension14 · 3%
  • Seat Belts13 · 3%
  • Air Bags8 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

I have now had 3 transmissions and 3 torque converters put in my car and gm refuses to do anything to fix this issue.

Power Train,Service BrakesCrash

The contact owned a 2019 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. the vehicle decelerated, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. the vehicle crashed into the brother's vehicle parked in the driveway and pushed the vehicle forward. the vehicle then crashed into a desk before stopping. the contact stated that the failu

Power Train,Electrical System

While parking the vehicle, after putting the transmission lever to park, and turning off the ignition, the doors unlocked and i started to exit, at that moment the vehicle started to roll backwards. i was able to avoid running over myself and got back into the driver's seat when i saw a "shift to park" message on the dashboard display. it took multiple cycles of restarting and stopping the engine and shifting to p

Steering,Power TrainCrash

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 road). while braking, i was able to steer it back towards the right, but soon after lost complete control of the vehicle and could not steer. the traverse went into a dit

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Traverse. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.