NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 412 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
Recalled components: air bags and powertrain. Most-described problem: shifter errors or getting stuck in gear (187 complaints, 45%). Most-reported area: powertrain (170 complaints, 41%; median mileage when it happened: 57,000).
More complaints than most Traverse years
The 2019 drew 75 owner complaints in its first three years, against 47 for a typical Traverse year: 1.5 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.
Years to avoid: 2018; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles.
NHTSA listing: TRAVERSE. Chevrolet campaign N202321200.
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 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.
NHTSA listing: TRAVERSE. Chevrolet campaign N202313440.
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: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles.
NHTSA listing: TRAVERSE. Components: Air bags; Air bags: air bag/restraint control module. Chevrolet campaign 18365.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
What owners report
Owners have filed 412 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Traverse. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Shifter errors or stuck in gear187 · 45%
Median 49,000 miles at failure, from 30 reports with mileage
Most named: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift (13); automatic transmission (4) · Median 57,000 miles at failure, from 43 reports with mileage
Electrical system114 · 28%
Median 43,000 miles at failure, from 21 reports with mileage
Engine62 · 15%
Median 18,500 miles at failure, from 19 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system25 · 6%
Brakes22 · 5%
Steering19 · 5%
Suspension14 · 3%
Unknown or other95 · 23%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Chevrolet Traverse recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2019 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Traverse drew the most (139) and the 2019 drew 75.
Owner complaints
2019: 412 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Chevrolet Traverse
Model year
Complaints
2010
669
2011
608
2012
354
2013
162
2014
549
2015
314
2016
292
2017
361
2018
466
2019
412
2020
235
2021
95
2022
103
2023
95
2024
148
2025
186
2026
30
Safety recalls
2019: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Chevrolet Traverse
Model year
Recalls
2010
5
2011
5
2012
5
2013
4
2014
7
2015
5
2016
5
2017
3
2018
2
2019
3
2020
8
2021
3
2022
1
2023
2
2024
0
2025
0
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 412 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, the problems described most are shifter errors or getting stuck in gear (187), the check engine light coming on (26), and stalling or shutting off (23). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
How do I check if my Traverse has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: TRAVERSE.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.