2019 Chevrolet Traverse: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768712 (filed 10/03/2026): “The transmission failed at 80,735 miles. the vehicle will not reverse.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767983 (filed 09/30/2026): “In 2019 gm put out a bulletin no.: 19-na-206 to fix an error message for shift in park which means the car thinks it is not in park when it really is. all covered under warranty. in 2022 i had this error message but only the harness was part of the technical bulletin. my extended warranty covere…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767279 (filed 09/27/2026): “I have now had 3 transmissions and 3 torque converters put in my car and gm refuses to do anything to fix this issue.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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