2019 Chevrolet Traverse Safety Report
2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SAFETY ANALYSIS
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (366) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 14 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse with 77 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Traverse Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Traverse years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 198 | 8 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 427 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 77 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 349 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | 83 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 289 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
98 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
51 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
32 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
23 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train,Electrical System
18 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Reliability Score
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifter Assembly Fault A faulty sensor in the shifter assembly can prevent the car from turning off and display an error message, 'Shift To Park'. This issue has been recalled. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Failure Transmission failures, including complete transmission failure at high speeds and irregular shifting, have been reported. These issues can lead to accidents. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Recall Air bags are part of a recall due to critical fasteners. This affects certain 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverses. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint A recall for the left front lower control arm ball joint not being seated has been issued, though Chevrolet claims it is not a safety issue. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse:
Issues with the shifter assembly have been reported, preventing the car from turning off and displaying an error message.
Transmission failures, including complete transmission failure at high speeds and irregular shifting, have been reported.
Air bags are part of a recall due to critical fasteners.
A recall for the left front lower control arm ball joint not being seated has been issued.
Recall Details for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 r...
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.
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
Faulty sensor in the shifter assembly. This prevents the car from turning off and displays an error message “Shift To Park” This issue is recalled on models 2020 and newer but not 2019 which is an oversight and should be.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The gear shifter was shifted back and forth for approximately 20 to 30 minutes before eventually shifting into park(P) as intended. The shift to park(P) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and repaired; how...
"Shift to Park" alarm continues to appear when the car is in park. At times it does not clear for 10 minutes or so. On a couple of occasions I could not get it to go away for 30 minutes. This is an issue that drains the battery and have caused me to remain in the car to start and restart the vehicle until it is no longer present. Which damages the starter.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the Auto START/STOP system failed to turn off as intended. The contact stated that the engine was running. The message "STAND/PARK" was displayed on the instrument panel, and the warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The contact was unaware...
Recall number N192211320 ( Left Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Not Seated ) Chevrolet is refusing to fix this issue, saying that it's not a safety recall. This issue can effect the steering control and its very evident thats its a safety issue. They're saying this recall expires with the base warranty. This is a clear attempt to circumvent the law, by not classifying this as a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and failed to respond on some occasions, requiring the vehicle to be turned off and restarted. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked significantly and almost stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warn...
When putting the vehicle in park the “shift to park” indicator comes on the dash. The vehicle has already been placed in park and will not move. This has happened multiple times over the last 3-4 years.
Complete transmission failure while driving approximately 60 MPH. Transmission started shifting irregularly while driving at a steady speed on a 55 MPH paved county road and locked into 3rd gear slowing me down quite suddenly. I turned on my emergency flashers and pulled into a parking lot. If traffic had been heavy I could easily have been hit from behind for unexpected deceleration with no bra...
When placing the vehicle in park, whether it’s on a flat surface or an incline, the SHIFT TO PARK notification displays. In addition, the nonfiction chime rings consistently until the gear shift is realigned or until it stops on its own. During this ringing period the headlights won’t go off and the ringing last anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The longest time recorded was 20 minutes. Once the ring...
MY CAR WAS ACTING LIKE IT HAD BAD GAS. I TOOK TO T HE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD IT FOR DAYS AND SAID TRANSMISSION. I AM AT 45,000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THEY HAD MY CAR IN LAST MONTH AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT OR SO THEY SAID. YOU DID SAY THERE WAS A RECALL/PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION ON THE 2017 2018 AND 2019 TRAVERSE. IS MINE COVERED TO BE FIXED?
. That’s not even an effect. I need someone to contact me. My email is [XXX] . My phone number is [XXX] . I would like to put in a claim. There is no way that this transmission should have went out on me now I can’t afford to pay for It. I need your help please thank you [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I had to replace my 2019 traverse transmission around 105,000 miles but had a shuddering when slowly accelerating or driving since around 70,000 miles. Possibly a programming issue with the transmission control module?? Because after replacing transmission the shuddering still happened and I had to reprogram the transmission control module again and then the shuddering is 95% gone. Also , shift t...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. Additionally, while shifted into drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and it stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with tran...
Broken Exhaust Pipe, There is a Recall number for some 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Manufacturer recall number: N212356540 for the same issue, good up to 150,000 Miles.
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) several times, and the vehicle responded as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. ...
faulty transmission shudder
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting this letter as a **formal safety complaint** regarding repeated transmission failure in my **2019 Chevrolet Traverse**, which poses a potential risk to vehicle safety. In **December 2024**, while the vehicle was still covered under General Motors’ factory powertrain warranty, an authorized GM dealership diagnosed a serious tr...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road, and her husband picked her up from the scene. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The contact stated that wh...
Known issue with the front timing cover leaking. confirmed by Dealer and local repair shop that it is an issue they see on these engines all the time and is a manufacturing problem.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the stabili-trak warning light was previously intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon coming to a stop, the vehicle jolted back and forth. The contact stated that upon shifting to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(D), the vehicle jerked while re...
Showing 20 of 366 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Has the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
The 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 366 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 12 involved crashes. 12 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE involve power train (98 complaints), unknown or other (51 complaints), electrical system (32 complaints). Other affected components include engine, power train,electrical system, electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are 12 crash reports associated with the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE out of 366 total complaints (3.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE out of 366 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
12 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 366 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE are: 1. POWER TRAIN (98 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (51 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (32 complaints), 4. ENGINE (23 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 98 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Be cautious of transmission failures and shifter assembly issues. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and maintenance. The 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 366 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 366 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 14 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Shifter Assembly Fault and Transmission Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE include: Shifter Assembly Fault, Transmission Failure, Air Bag Recall, Lower Control Arm Ball Joint. These are based on patterns found across 366 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common issues with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Common issues include transmission failures and shifter assembly problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, there are recalls for air bags and a lower control arm ball joint issue.
How can I check if my 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is up to date with recalls?
Contact your local dealership or check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website for recall information.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission failures and shifter assembly issues. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and maintenance.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The data includes 366 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 12 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 12 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14