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2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
557
474 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN
141 complaints
Recalls on record
3
see below
Reported harm
20 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 4 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#900

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chevrolet median

+249

median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records

Vs 2017-2021

+277

median 280 complaints in 501 records

Top component share

25%

Power Train: 141 complaints

What owners report fails — 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

  • POWER TRAIN 141
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 102
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 92
  • ENGINE 62
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 25

3 recalls on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

  • NHTSA 21V246000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 20V668000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of
  • NHTSA 18V774000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODU If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

NHTSA has 557 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (141 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: power train (141), electrical system (102), unknown or other (92), engine (62). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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