2019 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 15%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 15% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When braking to do a u-turn and not stopping the engine shuts off and doesn't come back on right away. And it almost caused me to get into an accident from a car from the other direction. We had this car for 3 months and it's happened about five times now.”
NHTSA complaint #11191492, filed 2019-03, 1,200 miles“My vehicle is at 30,738 miles and recently I began smelling what I thought to be exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. I also smelled it after the car was parked outside the vehicle, near the the hood of the car near the engine. I took it to the nearest repair shop and they said that the brazing/welding point on the fuel rail was faulty and the fuel injector had broken off and was spraying fuel all underneath the car. It was two or three turns away from a catastrophic event . …”
NHTSA complaint #11394291, filed 2021-02, 30,738 miles“My6 vehicle is taking 6 or 7 times to shut off when in park. It keeps saying put vehicle in park and it also says advisory problem. I called cioica Chevrolet in princeton nj on april 5, 2021, and they said I have to wait for an appointment because they are all booked up and it will be a very long wait, I ask if o could drop it off and get a loaner car and they said no, I am hoping this dont get worse and then I willbe very mad, they also told me they about 9 Traverse in with the same proble. Please get the to take the in and give me a loaner”
NHTSA complaint #11407102, filed 2021-04, 12,250 miles“I was slowing down to make a turn and as I turned the steering wheel the vehicle get like it either locked up or went into neutral. I had no control over acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11349901, filed 2020-08, 18,500 miles“I was driving vehicle and stopped at light. The car completely cut off. I had to put in park to restart the car. Thats when the engine light came on. Received an advanced diagnosis that stated issue with engine/tranmission service within one day. Took car in 7/16 at 7:30 and got back that day stating that car transmission communication dropped. The very next day 7/17 am, same thing happened. Took the car that afternoon back to dealer and it had been there since. They state they are waiting talk to gmc. Nothing yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11234006, filed 2019-07, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017443Apr 2, 2025This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3055 Set.
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 14 | 8% |
| 2024 | 33 | 23% |
| 2023 | 19 | 20% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 11 | 12% |
| 2020 | 70 | 30% |
| 2019 | 62 | 15% |
| 2018 | 85 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 | 118 | 22% |
| 2013 | 45 | 28% |
| 2012 | 115 | 32% |
| 2011 | 204 | 34% |
| 2010 | 178 | 27% |
| 2009 | 50 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
170 complaintsElectrical system
114 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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