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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 389 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Traverse has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse:

Power train156 complaints
Electrical system67 complaints
Unknown or other60 complaints
Engine26 complaints
Steering16 complaints
Suspension11 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to exceed 23 mph. additionally, the message “shift to park” was displayed upon parking the vehicle. the contact shifted out and in park (p) …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"We bought the chevy traverse from eagle pass, texas autoworld dealership. we test drove the vehicle and made the car dealer aware that some of the seatbelts were not functioning and also that the breaks were making a screeching sound. the car dealer made notes and said he woul…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2022
"The middle seat seatbelt got caught in the recline lever which caused the seatbelt to lock and there is know way of releasing it, making the seatbelt unusable."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (3)

Power train:automatic transmission
29/10/2020 · 20V668000
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, Chevr…
Air bags:critical fasteners
08/04/2021 · 21V246000
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.
Air bags
01/11/2018 · 18V774000
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 …

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Traverse been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Traverse has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

Based on 389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse are power train, electrical system, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Traverse has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.