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2019 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.

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Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
393 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION #20V668000 Reported 29/10/2020

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS #21V246000 Reported 08/04/2021

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Risk

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Recall AIR BAGS #18V774000 Reported 01/11/2018

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Risk

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Free fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 393 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.

POWER TRAIN 158
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 60
ENGINE 27
STEERING 16
SUSPENSION 11
SEAT BELTS 9
AIR BAGS 8

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Chevrolet recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Chevrolet. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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