2019 Chevrolet Traverse: Rear evaporator
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Traverse report: rear evaporator. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 45,000 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2019 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11685100 (filed 09/04/2025): “Vehicle: 2019 chevrolet traverse high country mileage at failure: ~68,897 miles problem: rear auxiliary evaporator leaked refrigerant, causing the a/c to blow warm and fail. safety concerns: loss of cooling performance in high summer temperatures → potenti…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675675 (filed 07/23/2025): “Shift to park and warming beep saying vehicle not in park also a bad smell coming from vents when start the engine makes me dizzy and also paid over $600 for repairs to ac still not fix freon leaks .…”
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: replace (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,700 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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