2019 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 170about this part
- Share
- 41%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 170 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 41% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I put the stick shift in park, it signals the vehicle is not in park. The dealership said this is a common problem with the Traverse. They put in a bra to help it stay in park, the bra failed and they adjusted it again. I can start and stop the car but can't turn the car off. This happens in any environment, on a hill, flat land in/out of garage. Is tis dangerous to drive”
NHTSA complaint #11384478, filed 2020-12, 17,000 miles“I was parked at a store doing grocery pick up. The car was running, and when the clerk finished loading my trunk, I closed the trunk door, and the car would not shift into reverse for me to leave the parking spot. I ended up having to turn the car off and on again for it to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11349905, filed 2020-08, 18,500 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“2019 Traverse was traveling down road about one mile from starting location car shut off and all dashboard lights came on than noticed smoke from the engine compartment., flames shorty after. Fd was called and arrived and put out fire. A fluid trail was noticed behind car leading to our house (1 mile away). No issues with the car up to this point. Car was towed and insurance called, notified GM the next day after seeing a recall on leaking transmission (this VIN is not on that list). Gm basically said that once we called the insurance company there is nothing they can do for us. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387947, filed 2021-01, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V668000Oct 29, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2018–2020, Equinox 2018–2020, GMC Terrain 2018–2020 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011225Oct 29, 2024This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009466Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Shudders or Shakes at Low Speeds.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 | 19 | 13% |
| 2023 | 32 | 34% |
| 2022 | 45 | 45% |
| 2021 | 16 | 17% |
| 2020 | 40 | 17% |
| 2019 | 170 | 41% |
| 2018 | 196 | 42% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 37 | 13% |
| 2015 | 23 | 7% |
| 2014 | 36 | 7% |
| 2013 | 28 | 17% |
| 2012 | 46 | 13% |
| 2011 | 79 | 13% |
| 2010 | 66 | 10% |
| 2009 | 58 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
114 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsEngine
62 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 31, 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