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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNERGKW5KJ220972 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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1GNERGKW5KJ•••••• 2019 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2019 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (7 vs 4).

7on this build
403on the model
102builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Service Brakes 1 Electrical System 1

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Unknown Or Other Jul 2024
Shift to park message when turning car off
Engine And Engine Cooling Apr 2024
Traverse Check Engine light came on and vehicle sounded louder than usual w/ additional rattle. Upon inspection passenger side bracket holding two exhaust pipes together was broken at the weld. Took to Superior Chevrolet (dealer) 4/5/24 who stated right side pipe and bracket…
Service Brakes Mar 2024
I am getting a shift to park message while 2019 Cheverolet Traverse is in park. I am receiving a message when the vehicle has been shifted to park. I disengage the park brake, back up and come forward again, and the message continue to appear. I have to repeatedly wiggle or bang…
Power Train Jul 2023
Shift to park feature has starting failing. Causing several issues, the vehicle won’t let you turn it off or lock it. It is does not register that it is in park making it a hazard. There has been a high rise of this exact issue
Unknown Or Other Jan 2024
At 37368 miles my 2019 Traverse had a message Shift to Park. This message does not throw a code so there is no record of the message. When the Shift to Park happened, the car has a beeping sound and even though the car is showing on the shift control it is in park, the car…
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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 1GNERGKW5KJ220972 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.