2019 Chevrolet Traverse
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 166 of 404 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 459 in 2018 to 404 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450–3,650 | 2,950–3,500 | 2,950–3,500 | 2,950–3,100 | 2,950–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–18 | 20–22 | 20–22 | 20–21 | 20–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 22 | 17–20 / 25–27 | 17–20 / 25–27 | 17–18 / 25–27 | 17–18 / 25–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 507–518 | 404–444 | 404–438 | 420–442 | 420–439 | |
| Complaints filed | 361 | 459 | 404 | 225 | 89 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 13 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 166 of 404 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA rates it 20–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 18 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | $2,950 (low) | 420 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 | 438 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | $3,500 (high) | 404 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 166 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 111 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 21 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 95 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 21V246000 · Apr 8, 2021
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · Campaign 18V774000 · Nov 5, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.