Second generation (C1XX)
2019 Chevrolet Traverse
The most reported problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is shift to park warning, with 122 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.
- 406owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 15involved a crash
- 45,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Traverse doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 406 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.4 times the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Traverse model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 51 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs close to the 2018 (51) and above the 2020 (33).
- Top problem
- Shift to park warning leads with 122 of the 406 complaints (30%), ahead of stalling at 47. A quarter of the 30 owners who gave a mileage for shift to park warning saw it by about 30,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 20 of the 406 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 15 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 17 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 15, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Shift to park warning has a recall on the same system (20V-668). Stalling and infotainment have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 86, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 54 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: "shift to park" or "service shifter" warning comes on, 122 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
406 complaints is 1.7 times the median 2019 model on this site and 1.4 times the median 2019 SUV. Among the 10 Traverse model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet filed 820 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. 47 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 2 bulletins · 122 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in Park.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 5 bulletins · 47 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, No FOB Detected, Key FOBs Inoperative, B3924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, B3928 00 Set.
This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
3 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine shut down is a design characteristic and no repairs should be attempted.
This Preliminary information communicates a possible BCM and/or circuit 5985 concern if DTC P0747 sets during engine shut down when the transmission is in park or neutral when no hydraulic/mechanical transmission concerns are present.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 7 bulletins · 32 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to check the rearview mirror coax connector for looseness by disconnecting and reconnecting the electrical connector to correct the customers concern for the rearview mirror video screen displaying blue.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning.
5 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated and/or Service Power Brake Assist message displayed, with DTCs P0557 or P0558 Stored.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in park.
This Preliminary information communicates concern with the rear vision camera or surround vision camera image
This technical bulletin proves a procedure to update the rear infotainment monitors if found the cause of the audio concerns.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the rearview mirror coax connector for looseness by disconnecting and reconnecting the electrical connector and to correct the customers concern for the rearview mirror video screen displaying blue.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 4 bulletins · 24 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Shudders or Shakes at Low Speeds.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Shudders or Shakes at Low Speeds.
2 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill to correct a TCC shudder concern.
This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 22 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a rear brake squeal noise.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
1 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 19 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates and issue with a no crank, Key Learn Pending or Ready For FOB 3 Message, Unable To Exit RVS With Push To Start Button, Symptoms Of A Dead Battery and has dealership inspect to see if the vehicle is falsely entering ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
Check engine light or misfire 20 bulletins · 16 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Lock and Unlock (Loss of Active Functions) Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions) with DTC P0513 Set.
This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
18 more on this problem
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This Preliminary information communicates a concern with porosity in the cylinder head casting causing coolant to get into the oil and steps to find and repair it.
This service bulletin provides repair procedures, depending on model year, to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTC P0172, P06DE and/or P0521 Set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P06DE set in the Engine Control Module.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated and/or Service Power Brake Assist message displayed, with DTCs P0557 or P0558 Stored.
This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 4 bulletins · 14 complaints
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General ...
2 more on this problem
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on noise heard from the rear shock absorber.
Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a left front lower control arm ball joint not fully seated. Dealers are to inspect the label on the left front lower control arm for suspect serial numbers and replace the left front lower control arm if it matches ...
Complaints filed by year
86 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 3 recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Shift to park warning, with 122 of the 406 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems start?
Of the 142 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 22,000 miles and half by about 45,000.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has about as many complaints as the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 51 a year against 51 and 33.
How many 2019 Chevrolet Traverse complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
20 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for shift to park warning on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 20V-668. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.