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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 412 total for the year
Median mileage
10,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle was off, parked and locked. My car was on a somewhat flat surface and rolled into a tree. The same day I was able to drive my car approximately 3 miles from my home, park for approximately 4 hours and return home without keys. I have a police report and photos of the damage of my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11297825, filed 2020-01, 3,000 miles

“The edge of the secondary hood latch hand release lever is very sharp. I cut my finger trying to find the leaver to open the hood. This part should have smooth edges to prevent injury.”

NHTSA complaint #11254271, filed 2019-09, 1,350 miles

“All 4 doors have become miss aligned 2 weeks after purchasing, Traverse is a new car not preowned. There's a rubbing noise that comes from all doors while driving especially when car turns left or right at an angle. As days pass the rubbing noise from the doors has increased and can be heard while making a stop and when driving straight.”

NHTSA complaint #11229844, filed 2019-07, 70 miles

“Sunroof developed a massive leak. The vehicle did not leak while sitting only while in motion. The leak was at the forward part of the sunroof. The leak soak the headliner, overhead console controls and ran into the center stack of instruments. Diagnosed by sandy sansing Chevrolet, pensacola, fl to be a bent sunroof frame. Have been in their repair facility since oct 2019 with no parts available or repair in sight. Contacted GM and was not given a remedy.”

NHTSA complaint #11286798, filed 2019-12, 22,000 miles

“We have major paint chipping and peeling issues, the gear selector will not recognize park at times and we have had the catalytic converter replaced in the 2.5 years of owning (we are the only owners).”

NHTSA complaint #11429837, filed 2021-08

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202614%
202595%
202432%
202322%
202111%
202031%
201972%
2018112%
201731%
201652%
201593%
201431%
201321%
2012113%
2011213%
201081%
200992%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Transmission and drivetrain
170 complaints
Electrical system
114 complaints
Other or unknown
96 complaints
Engine
62 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Seat belts
13 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Forward 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology