2019 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 8, 202674,000 miTXEngine

   The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection, where a leaking oil pan gasket was diagnosed. Although the vehicle had been taken to the dealer two months prior, the dealer did not find the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11749148 · source
2. Filed Jun 14, 2026NCBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   My 2019 Chevy Traverse prior to "The Storm" when I left work and approached my vehicle someone left a not in my windshield wipers stating that my horn was honking every 15 seconds it was a long shift so by the time I got to my vehicle my battery was dead. I got a jump from a co-worker allowed my alternator to charge my battery, and it was fine (so I thought). Then the day after "The Storm" happened, my Traverse went haywire displaying multiple signs of electronic failures…

   NHTSA complaint #11744076 · source
3. Filed Jun 10, 2026SCEngine

   Exhaust bracket broke, created a hole in pipe, which then resulted in cracked catalytic converter. Dealership and GM denied repairs due to the hole being on the "wrong pipe" but the same bracket that is covered broke resulting in the consequential damage. Check engine light came on, loud exhaust noise. Threw codes P219A, P2097, P0171. Bulletin even outlines that broken bracket/hole can cause cracks in converter, still denied. This is a known issue with the welding on this…

   NHTSA complaint #11743135 · source
4. Filed May 21, 202695,000 miILEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the bracket was making an abnormal rattling noise. There was a hole on the outside of the muffler. The engine light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the bracket was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.

   NHTSA complaint #11739214 · source
5. Filed May 13, 202688,000 miFLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 15-30 MPH and shifting gears, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle began to shudder at 50-60 MPH. The yellow engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the gear system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined a new gear system was needed. There was no warranty…

   NHTSA complaint #11737517 · source
6. Filed Apr 29, 2026CAEngine

   I took my vehicle for an oil change to the Tracy Chevrolet dealership. I was informed that they detected a leak. I returned my vehicle on 4/28/26 for an inspection. My vehicle on has 59,297 miles. I was just informed that my timing cover located at the front of the engine has a leak and possibly the oil pan. After doing research, this seems to be a common issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11734600 · source
7. Filed Mar 30, 2026PAEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   i have a 2019 chevy traverse i bouth it 2020 /9/11 2020 i have had problems scense then i right now havb to buy a transmission GMC had me to take it to a chevy dealer and ask for some coast asistant they would not so they baclk out now i am about to sue

   NHTSA complaint #11728062 · source
8. Filed Jan 7, 2026NEEngine

   Broken Exhaust Pipe, There is a Recall number for some 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Manufacturer recall number: N212356540 for the same issue, good up to 150,000 Miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11709429 · source
9. Filed Dec 12, 2025ILEngine

   Known issue with the front timing cover leaking. confirmed by Dealer and local repair shop that it is an issue they see on these engines all the time and is a manufacturing problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11704763 · source
10. Filed Nov 9, 2025CAEngine

    Timing cover / valve covers...had to drop the engine...5K for 100,000 miles. Other 2019 Traverse have had issues for recall but not my VIN. If some VIN numbers have been recalled, then all VIN numbers with the same issue should be covered

    NHTSA complaint #11698423 · source
11. Filed Nov 3, 2025SCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    When accelerating car shuddered between 15- 30mph and then sometimes between 40 and 55mph. Also, issues with vehicle alert "shift to park" when vehicle is in park.

    NHTSA complaint #11697099 · source
12. Filed Oct 22, 2025116,719 miFLTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the exhaust system. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front exhaust pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email and letter. The approximate failure mileage was 116,719.

    NHTSA complaint #11694976 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology