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1GNERGKW1KJ••••••2019 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2019 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (13 vs 4).
13on this build
394on the model
102builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 7Electrical System 5Seat Belts 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJul 2026
The car will be placed in park but keeps saying shift to park. Then I have to turn the car on and off clicking the shift button till it will finally shut off. One time it took ten minutes. This needs to be a recall!!! Specifically since it seems to be affecting many of the…
Power TrainOct 2025
I noticed that there was oil on the bottom of the transmission. I took it to a mechanic and he said that it was the rear crankshaft oil seal. He replaced it and a month later, it seems to be doing it again. I have instances where it will be in drive and I will hit the gas but it…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2024
I have repeatedly had to deal with the shift to park sensor not allowing me to shut my vehicle off. I am clearly in park but the alert of “shift to park” begins when I try to power my traverse off. It is coming particularly worse and at times will not allow my to power off
Seat BeltsDec 2022
This is a 8 seat SUV. The second row center seat belt is not working - will not latch. This is caused because the buckle is positioned between the 60/40 moving seats. When people are in the third row seating area and the second row seats move forward to exit it crushes the…
Power TrainApr 2025
When I shift the car to park and press button to turn car off, I am alerted "Shift to Park". The shift lever or gear control is not recognizing that I have already put the car in park. I have to repeatedly push on the gear shifter until the alert clears and the car engages in…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNERGKW1KJ256366 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.