CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 412 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 2 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (171 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk
Some vehicles may have missing bolts on the start/stop transmission accumulator endcap.
Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles of this group have a Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM), the airbag control unit, that may still be set to manufacturing mode.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Problem areas named in the 412 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 171 |
| Electrical System | 114 |
| Unknown Or Other | 95 |
| Engine | 62 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 13 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
What owners report
The transmission changed gear on its own from drive to brake, without warning. I was lucky no one was behind me when this occurred.
The car was started and then a loud pop was heard. When I exited the vehicle i observed the tail light housing on the drivers side had exploded off and could see smoke and smell electrical burning. I immediatly turned the vehicle off.
9/2/26 I reached out to Chevrolet to alert them that I had a SHIFT TO PARK sensor failure. I was physically putting my car in park and it did NOT recognize that my car was in park. I was unable to park or turn off the vehicle. I had to put on the E brake and essentially ask another adult at daycare to come collect my child from my car. Had I been trying to get to work that morning in an unsafe area, this would have made for an even WORSE situation as I work in unsafe areas as a pharmacist at CVS. I paid roughly $700 for the dealership to fix this and asked them to use their Good Will Policy and they refused. This was Terryville (CT) Chevrolet. My case number with Chevy MFG was 109401396. No
driving at about 10:30 pm on 10-3-26 light rain and was on a katy rd. app 25-30 mph went to slow down and the sevrice saftey restaint system light came on and i looked at the message and then it went off the info center and the side curtain air bags deployed a loud pop i , the steering locked and i was trying to stop on hte brake and car stopped as it nosed the frt in to the ditch
The transmission failed at 80,735 miles. The vehicle will not reverse.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (16.9% rollover risk) |
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (15.0% rollover risk) |
2019 Chevrolet Traverse questions
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse: Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly; Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk; Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Based on 412 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (171), Electrical System (114), Unknown Or Other (95).
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.