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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 412 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the transmission (41% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is 6th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Transmission
170 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while shifted into park(p), the message "shift to park" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and various other speeds, the vehicle jerked and shuddered. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly while driving and turning. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission…
Electrical
114 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, starter assembly, instrument panel, body control module/bcm.
When turning off the Traverse, a "shift to park" message is being displayed despite the vehicle being in park which does not allow the internal electronics (such as the radio) to turn off when exiting the vehicle. Sometimes shifting out of and back into park or hitting the buttons on the shifter fix the problem.…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off after the vehicle was shifted to park. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Other or unspecified
95 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
I was driving vehicle and stopped at light. The car completely cut off. I had to put in park to restart the car. Thats when the engine light came on. Received an advanced diagnosis that stated issue with engine/tranmission service within one day. Took car in 7/16 at 7:30 and got back that day stating that car…
My vehicle was off, parked and locked. My car was on a somewhat flat surface and rolled into a tree. The same day I was able to drive my car approximately 3 miles from my home, park for approximately 4 hours and return home without keys. I have a police report and photos of the damage of my vehicle.
Engine
65 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a strong burning odor was present coming from the air vents inside the cabin of the vehicle. Later it was discovered that oil leaked from the vehicle onto the floor of the garage. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer.…
I was slowing down to make a turn and as I turned the steering wheel the vehicle get like it either locked up or went into neutral. I had no control over acceleration.
Fuel system
26 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the control arm failed and was replaced at felix Chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 9000, ([phone]). Also, while driving, the vehicle made an abnormal loud noise coming from the front driver's side. When fueling the vehicle, the tank would…
My vehicle is at 30,738 miles and recently I began smelling what I thought to be exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. I also smelled it after the car was parked outside the vehicle, near the the hood of the car near the engine. I took it to the nearest repair shop and they said that the brazing/welding point…
Brakes
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently and intermittently brake as the ABS, power steering, traction control, and parking brake warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the control arm failed and was replaced at felix Chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 9000, ([phone]). Also, while driving, the vehicle made an abnormal loud noise coming from the front driver's side. When fueling the vehicle, the tank would…
Steering
19 complaints · 5%When turning the steering wheel, there is a low whining sound. The dealer says this is "normal". The steering column should not make any noise. Noises coming from a steering column usually indicate trouble.
Was driving on my way to work and when I turned into the parking lot of the school I heard a loud pop and it sounded like I had ran over a stick, however, when I got out and looked there was nothing under my car or in the parking lot around my car even. I took it to my local dealer and they found that the sway bar had…
Suspension
14 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the control arm failed and was replaced at felix Chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 9000, ([phone]). Also, while driving, the vehicle made an abnormal loud noise coming from the front driver's side. When fueling the vehicle, the tank would…
Was driving on my way to work and when I turned into the parking lot of the school I heard a loud pop and it sounded like I had ran over a stick, however, when I got out and looked there was nothing under my car or in the parking lot around my car even. I took it to my local dealer and they found that the sway bar had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
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: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Gm's number for this recall is 18365.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (170 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); electrical (114 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); other or unspecified (95 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 8, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
- It is 6th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 412 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.