2019 Chevrolet Traverse Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (61% of reports).
- 170power train complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $870typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 103 of 170 complaints (61%)
- Turn off: mentioned in 37 of 170 complaints (22%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 13 of 170 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse at $870, and half of them between $710 and $2,850.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 170 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Traverse power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2025 Traverse | 13 | 7% | 3,000 |
| 2024 Traverse | 19 | 13% | 1,350 |
| 2023 Traverse | 31 | 34% | 66,200 |
| 2022 Traverse | 43 | 43% | 47,000 |
| 2021 Traverse | 16 | 17% | 95,500 |
| 2020 Traverse | 39 | 17% | 68,500 |
| 2019 Traverse | 170 | 41% | 57,000 |
| 2018 Traverse | 196 | 42% | 32,750 |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 5% | 60,770 |
| 2016 Traverse | 37 | 13% | 42,357 |
| 2015 Traverse | 23 | 7% | 61,500 |
| 2014 Traverse | 36 | 7% | 54,125 |
| 2013 Traverse | 28 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2012 Traverse | 46 | 13% | 87,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 79 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Traverse | 66 | 10% | 84,161 |
| 2009 Traverse | 58 | 13% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The transmission failed at 80,735 miles. The vehicle will not reverse.
in 2019 GM put out a Bulletin No.: 19-NA-206 to fix an error message for shift in park which means the car thinks it is not in park when it really is. All covered under warranty. in 2022 I had this error message but only the harness was part of the technical bulletin. my extended warranty covered…
I have now had 3 transmissions and 3 torque converters put in my car and GM refuses to do anything to fix this issue.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chevrolet Traverses have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse (41% of the 412 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners report a typical cost of $870 (half paid between $710 and $2,850), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 103 of 170 complaints, followed by “turn off” (37).
Other 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems
- Electrical System problems (114)
- Engine problems (62)
See all 2019 Chevrolet Traverse problems or power train problems across all Traverse years.