2019 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 68 engine complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of its 405 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,500. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 68
- 17% of 405
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly after braking or during a u-turn, sometimes delaying restart.
- Auto stop/start (fuel economy shutdown) system malfunctions, either failing to engage or killing the whole vehicle at stops.
- Vehicle loses acceleration after slowing down, with owners describing the transmission or engine feeling like it slipped into neutral.
- One owner reported smoke and flames from the engine compartment along with a fluid trail, requiring a tow.
- Accelerator pedal reportedly hangs mid-travel before requiring extra pressure to reach the floor.
- Check engine light triggered by a catalytic converter issue at low mileage.
When 2019 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 25, 2019, latest Jul 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Traverse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 68 engine complaints for the 2019 Traverse, which is 17% of the 405 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do 2019 Traverse engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2019 Traverse is 18,500 miles.
- Are the 2019 Traverse engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area for the 2019 Traverse includes 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
- How does the 2019 Traverse compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 Traverse's 17% engine complaint share is lower than years like 2011 (42%) and 2020 (42%), but higher than 2017 (9%).