Vehicles · Insights

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

2019 Chevrolet Traverse: power train tops owner complaints

From 391 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the power train stands out by far, named in 40% of reports (158), followed by the electrical system at 27% (106) and the engine at 16% (62). A handful of these reports involved fires and crashes, and a few owners were injured. Read each area below to know what to watch for.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 40%
The single most-reported area: 158 owners (40% of all complaints) flagged power train trouble. Reports include 2 fires and 2 crashes, with 1 person injured. The biggest cluster to ask a mechanic about before buying.
Electrical System safety 27%
The second most-reported area: 106 owners (27%) reported electrical problems. These reports include 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Worth a careful check of warning lights and electrical functions on a test drive.
Engine safety 16%
62 owners (16%) reported engine trouble, including 2 fires and 2 injuries. A meaningful third cluster, so confirm the engine runs cleanly and holds idle.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 6%
25 owners (6%) reported fuel and propulsion system issues. No fires, crashes, or injuries are noted in these reports, but it is still worth knowing about.
Service Brakes safety 5%
20 owners (5%) reported brake problems. Smaller in number but safety-relevant: these reports include 2 crashes and 1 injury, so test the brakes thoroughly.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 391 complaints

Track maintenance, recalls, and costs for your Chevrolet, and see this inside the app.

Get Garage Story Maintenance schedule

General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.