2019 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 167 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 41% of all 405 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (20V668000) covers the start-stop transmission accumulator. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 167
- 41% of 405
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission shuddering or jerking hard when accelerating or upshifting/downshifting between 20-35 mph at freeway speed.
- Multiple owners describe the vehicle failing to shift into reverse or park, sometimes requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted.
- Some owners report a 'shift to park' message appearing intermittently, preventing the vehicle from fully shutting off, even under 50,000 miles.
- Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration or the vehicle feeling like it locked up or went into neutral while turning or braking.
- One owner reported a loud breaking noise from the rear at 50 mph followed by the vehicle veering out of its lane and losing control.
- A brake-related failure was reported where the vehicle did not stop despite the brake pedal being depressed, resulting in a crash at low speed.
When 2019 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2019, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Transmission & Powertrain194,105 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 167 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Traverse, which is 41% of the 405 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Yes. Recall 20V668000, reported October 29, 2020, covers the start-stop transmission accumulator; GM dealers inspect and replace it if bolts are found to be an issue.
- At what mileage do 2019 Traverse transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Traverse is 57,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Are the 2019 Traverse transmission issues dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2019 Traverse includes 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries reported.