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2019 Chevrolet Traverse

2019 Chevrolet Traverse: power train tops owner complaints

From 391 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the power train stands out by far, named in 40% of reports (158), followed by the electrical system at 27% (106) and the engine at 16% (62). A handful of these reports involved fires and crashes, and a few owners were injured. Read each area below to know what to watch for.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 40%
The single most-reported area: 158 owners (40% of all complaints) flagged power train trouble. Reports include 2 fires and 2 crashes, with 1 person injured. The biggest cluster to ask a mechanic about before buying.
Electrical System safety 27%
The second most-reported area: 106 owners (27%) reported electrical problems. These reports include 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Worth a careful check of warning lights and electrical functions on a test drive.
Engine safety 16%
62 owners (16%) reported engine trouble, including 2 fires and 2 injuries. A meaningful third cluster, so confirm the engine runs cleanly and holds idle.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 6%
25 owners (6%) reported fuel and propulsion system issues. No fires, crashes, or injuries are noted in these reports, but it is still worth knowing about.
Service Brakes safety 5%
20 owners (5%) reported brake problems. Smaller in number but safety-relevant: these reports include 2 crashes and 1 injury, so test the brakes thoroughly.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 391 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.