2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Complaints

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the message “Shift to Park” was displayed while the gear shifter was in park(P). The contact moved the gear shifter in and out of Park(P) several times until the vehicle registered that it was in park(P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the transmission shifter assembly and jumper harness were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a vehicle safety complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 19,900.

Shift to park issue the car is in park but when I shut the car off it is telling me shift to part on my dash not allowing me to shut my car off all the way at first I was able to just tap the shifter and that worked after a few weeks I had to keep restarting my car and try to get the shift to park to go away and for the car to shut off all the way. I finally was able to get it into the dealership where I showed them a photo on my phone what it was doing the said even with the picture they would still have to running a diagnostics on it charging me $160 for along with the repair I feel they know the issue we should not have to pay for diagnostics test

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 .

On [XXX], my 2019 Chevrolet Traverse (VIN [XXX] ) experienced a complete transmission failure. The vehicle began to hesitate, jerk during acceleration, and then completely lost the ability to shift or drive. It had to be towed, and the dealership confirmed that the transmission must be replaced. This is extremely concerning because GM previously issued Recall 20V668000 involving missing bolts in the start-stop accumulator of the transmission, which can cause fluid leaks and loss of propulsion—a potential safety hazard. Although my VIN does not show this recall as active, the symptoms and failure seem directly related to this known defect. I am requesting NHTSA investigate whether this recall should be expanded or reopened to include more affected vehicles. In addition to the transmission failure, I have had to replace the purge solenoid valve three times due to persistent check engine lights and fuel system issues, which suggests deeper reliability issues with emissions and vapor management. Lastly, there is now a hole in the exhaust pipe, which is affecting performance and may pose a safety or environmental concern due to potential carbon monoxide exposure. These multiple powertrain and emissions-related failures within the same vehicle raise serious concerns about the long-term safety, reliability, and manufacturing quality of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this model year and VIN range further. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My shift to park didn’t stop alarming and drained my battery so badly that I was stranded for 4.5hrs and I had to replace it and the alternator!

When putting the vehicle in park I have to keep moving the shift handle back and forth to put it in park and the ac keep leaking Freon under the dash board a bad smell come into the vehicle make me dizzy

I had the alternator replaced in 4/2023 and already have to have it repaired again in 7/2025. Hole in exhaust pipe as well. Chevy traverse 2019 Vin - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Upon shifting to park, an error message prompts us to "shift to park". The shifter is in park position, however the vehicle says it is not. The Chevy dealer recreated the issue and advised to repair because it will lead to not being able to turn off the engine, or not being able to start the engine, or it will drain the battery. Any of the above could lead to a safety issue depending on where the failure could occur. I had the veicle repaired at the expense of $501.29.

Intermittent warning “shift to park”. Vehicle doesn’t shut off. It’s in park. Luckily it has a feature that shuts the car off after some time. I have to use the key fob to lock the doors. Began march of 2024 and is still occurring. Known GM issue. It sure why no recall

2019 Chevy Traverse. The vehicle suddenly began not shifting properly while traveling on the freeway. Check engine light came on. Took vehicle to a transmission repair shop in the area we were in. The vehicle had 57,833 miles at the time of drop off to repair shop. Upon inspection by shop, stated the transmission needed to be replaced and cannot be repaired.