2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Common Problems
Ranked from 173 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Repetitive 'shift to park' message
132complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle displays a repetitive 'shift to park' message when the car is already in park, preventing the engine from turning off.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Vehicle fails to recognize it is in park
49complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle does not recognize it is in park, leading to a 'shift to park' message and preventing the engine from turning off.
Related recall: 20V668000
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Shift to Park Error
20complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical system incorrectly indicates the car is not in park, preventing the engine from shutting off.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Stalling and Engine Issues
20complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle experiences stalling and loss of motive power, often accompanied by unknown warning lights and engine misbehavior.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Battery Drain Issues
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences issues where the dashboard indicates the car is not in park, causing the battery to drain and preventing the car from shutting off properly.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Seat Belt Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat belt buckle malfunctions, causing the seat belt to become unusable or not latch properly, posing a safety risk.
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Exhaust System Issues
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe exhaust system frequently malfunctions, leading to rattling sounds and the need for repairs.
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Transmission Fluid Issues
5complaintsLow severityFuel systemTransmission fluid leaks and improper fluid levels lead to transmission performance issues and require frequent maintenance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Fuel System Issues
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling or unexpected shutdowns while driving.
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Steering Lock-up
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering system locks up unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to become difficult to control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Shudder
2complaintsLow severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences shuddering, especially at low speeds and during stop-and-go traffic.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V668000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.