2019 Chevrolet Traverse: Complete suspension failure on all four wheels
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Traverse report: complete suspension failure on all four wheels. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 45,000 miles.
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2019 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11737576 (filed 05/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she felt an imbalance in her rear driver side tire. the vehicle was taken to both a dealer and an independent mechanic where they inspected the vehicle and dis…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11731457 (filed 04/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound. the contact stated that the sound became louder over time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: all new shocks and struts (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,600 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Complete suspension failure on all four wheels (2019 Traverse)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2019 Traverse
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