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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNERHKW7KJ270343 · Checked Oct 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1GNERHKW7KJ•••••• 2019 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

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102builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Fuel/propulsion System 3 Electrical System 3 Power Train 1

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Power Train Oct 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while stopped at red lights and stop signs on several occasions, the vehicle began jerking. Additionally, when the vehicle was in park (P), a "shift to park message" appeared. The contact stated the gear shift…
Electrical System Jan 2024
I have been experiencing an intermittent issue where the vehicle displays a “Shift to Park” message, even though the gear shift lever is clearly in the Park position. When this happens, the vehicle will not fully shut off, and I have to repeatedly move the shifter back and forth…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2021
My vehicle is at 30,738 miles and recently I began smelling what I thought to be exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. I also smelled it after the car was parked outside the vehicle, near the the hood of the car near the engine. I took it to the nearest repair shop and…
Electrical System Jun 2022
On June 12, 2022, after stopping for gas, my car did not want to start back up. I put my foot on the brake and pushed the start/stop button, but the engine struggled to come on. It did a similar thing a week before, but on that time when I pushed the button to start the car, all…
Electrical System Feb 2021
"shift to park" message appears after putting the vehicle in park and trying to turn the engine off. Vehicle is clearly in park, but vehicle does not seem to recognize it is in park. Happens intermittenly. To be able to turn off the car, I will need to put the car in drive and…

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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 1GNERHKW7KJ270343 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.