The Lemon Index2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is about average by owner complaints: 132 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 88, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 20 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Traverse year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 412 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Traverse year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 16K to 68K miles on the car (97 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 25K–86K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 14K–50K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 12K–45K miles
Recalls 3
- airbags 2021
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- airbags 2018
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 820 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates that acustomer may complain of the Driver…
- This Preliminary information communicates that a rotational clicking noise heard after engine…
- This Preliminary information communicates to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill to…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Cruising at freeway speed, press down on the gas pettal and trans up shifts and goes to a lower gear and jerks so hard it fills like you have hit from the rear. It did this 5 times.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse owner · NHTSA complaint 11287974
More owner reports
Turned on the car and a side detection system warning appeared on the dash warning me that the system was not working. Turned off the car and restarted it. Same warning. Blind spot system not working at all currently.
NHTSA complaint 11384204
Transmission shudders when accelerating between 20-35 mph. Feels like transmission doesn't know what gear to be in.
NHTSA complaint 11361645
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 88; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Traverse year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (36%), electrical (27%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse get?
20 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 68,600 miles. The middle report was at 42,000 miles, from 97 complaints.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 36% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Traverse year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2021 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works