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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 6% of its 405 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,738 miles. No related recall is listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints
26
6% of 405
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
30,738 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report evaporative emissions (EVAP) leaks that trigger a recurring check engine light, sometimes requiring the purge valve to be replaced multiple times.
  • Some drivers describe difficulty refueling, where the gas tank will not fill up properly.
  • Several owners report the engine stalling or struggling to restart after fueling, sometimes needing repeated attempts before it stays running.
  • One owner described a faulty brazing/welding point on the fuel rail that led to a broken fuel injector and a fuel smell inside the cabin.

When 2019 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2019, latest Apr 28, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2019Aug 2022Oct 2023Aug 2024Jan 2025May 2025Oct 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2022 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200910 (2%)
  2. 201015 (2%)
  3. 201126 (4%)
  4. 201216 (5%)
  5. 201318 (11%)
  6. 201424 (4%)
  7. 201512 (4%)
  8. 20169 (3%)
  9. 20179 (2%)
  10. 201837 (8%)
  11. 201926 (6%)
  12. 202019 (8%)
  13. 20213 (3%)
  14. 20223 (3%)
  15. 20235 (6%)
  16. 20245 (4%)
  17. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, which makes up 6% of the 405 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the fuel system complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is 30,738 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners report?
Owners describe EVAP leaks causing recurring check engine lights, refueling problems where the tank won't fill, engine stalling after fueling, and in one case a faulty fuel rail weld that led to a broken fuel injector.
Did any 2019 Traverse fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 26 fuel system complaints for this model year.

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.