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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.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2019Dec 2019Apr 2021Jun 2022Dec 2023Aug 2024Aug 2025Mar 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Jul 2026; peak May 2023 (4).

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.

  1. 2010211 (32%)
  2. 2011253 (42%)
  3. 2012144 (41%)
  4. 201357 (35%)
  5. 2014149 (27%)
  6. 201554 (17%)
  7. 201643 (15%)
  8. 201733 (9%)
  9. 2018105 (23%)
  10. 201968 (17%)
  11. 202095 (42%)
  12. 202118 (20%)
  13. 202218 (18%)
  14. 202320 (22%)
  15. 202436 (26%)
  16. 202520 (11%)

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%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.