Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 412 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V668000 Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V774000 Air Bags may not Deploy Due to Incorrect Setting NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 170 complaints
- Electrical System 114 complaints
- Unknown or Other 95 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 21 complaints
Of the 412 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 412 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has a moderate number of complaints and three recall campaigns. The high number of powertrain and electrical system complaints raise concerns, but there is limited data to indicate widespread, severe issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$6,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
- Frequent stalling
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.