Reliable Auto DB

2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse holds 405 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Traverse years here — over the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Critical fasteners, Automatic transmission, and Air bags.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse
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Complaints

405

Per year

25

Recalls

3

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (167 of 405), then Electrical system (111) and Engine (62). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Traverse has 461 complaints, 46 per year, and the 2020 has 228 complaints, 12 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, critical fasteners 2021-04-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V246000
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.
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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2020-10-29 · NHTSA campaign 20V668000
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.
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 recall is N202313440.
Recall Air bags 2018-11-01 · NHTSA campaign 18V774000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (405 total)

Powertrain
167
Electrical system
111
Engine
62
Fuel and propulsion system
25
Service brakes
21
Steering
18
Suspension
14
Seat belts
13
Air bags
9
Structure
7
Back-over prevention
4
Engine and engine cooling
4
Forward collision avoidance
4
Speed control
4
Exterior lighting
3
Lane departure
3
Visibility
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

15

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

12

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

182019212020362021572022662023682024862025532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-14
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-09-10
  • "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…"
    Steering, Powertrain · filed 2026-08-27
  • "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…"
    Steering, Powertrain · filed 2026-08-27
  • "The exhaust clamp rusted and broke, causing a hole in the exhaust which set off the engine light and eventually poisoned my catalytic converter costing $4000 to replace. GM's extended warranty exception for the admitted…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Traverse all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Traverse front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Traverse front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2018–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.6L V6); 5W-30 (2.0L turbo where equipped) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 255/55R20 to 255/65R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2020 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing. Recall 23V-042 covers certain 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and Blazer vehicles: left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring, which can allow the half shaft to disengage and cause a loss of drive power.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse holds 405 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Traverse years here — over the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Critical fasteners, Automatic transmission, and Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (167 of 405), then Electrical system (111) and Engine (62). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Traverse has 461 complaints, 46 per year, and the 2020 has 228 complaints, 12 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse been recalled?

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners have filed 405 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

2nd generation (2018-2023).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Traverse use?

5W-30 (dexos1)

What does NHTSA recall 21V-782 cover on the Chevrolet Traverse?

Recall 21V-782 covers certain 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2008-2017 Buick Enclave vehicles: the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the driver's air…