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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

143Power Train complaints
36%Of all 397 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN143 · 36%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM104 · 26.2%
Unspecified / other94 · 23.7%
ENGINE62 · 15.6%

Share of the 397 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“When shifting into park after coming to a stop in a parking space the “SHIFT INTO PARK” warning appeared on the dash. It took driving…”NHTSA complaint 11460581 — filed 04/12/2022
“When shifting into Park the “Shift to Park” message comes on even though the vehicle is in Park. This problem started about 6 months ago…”NHTSA complaint 11459917 — filed 04/06/2022
“Upon shifting vehicle into park and shutting off vehicle, "SHIFT TO PARK" is displayed on the vehicle information center. Recent purchase of vehicle, owned by…”NHTSA complaint 11456938 — filed 03/16/2022

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Power Train complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse: 143 of 397 complaints on file (36%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

397 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.