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2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Traverse.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is an SUV built around a 9-speed automatic powertrain rated by the EPA at 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined, with a 6.0-quart oil capacity using 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity. Within the 2009-2026 Traverse complaint history, this model year records 398 owner reports — well above the 18 logged for 2026 but far below the 668 that defined the 2010 high point — with the powertrain as the leading complaint area and three recalls on file. That places the 2019 firmly in the middle of the model's reliability arc, neither as clean as the most recent years nor as troubled as the early-generation outliers, making it a useful benchmark for researchers tracking how the Traverse's mechanical standing has evolved.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/65R18 111TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 25206377
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12681660 alt 12681659
Battery88864542 alt 88866098
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84580856
Serpentine belt12664598 alt 12647764
Thermostat12630780 alt 25201447
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.3 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight4700 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Traverse of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2019 RS
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019RS 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2018LT Leather 3.6L V66.30 sec14.90 sec310 hpFWD
2018High Country 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2018Premier 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2018Premier 3.6L V66.70 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2018RS 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec257 hpFWD
2018LT Leather 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec310 hpFWD
2018RS 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec257 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 - 6.3 QTS
Brake FluidDot 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pt
Engine Coolant Capacity11.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic · 0W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsTurbo: 84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Cylinder Head Bolts.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Cylinder Head Bolts.
Engine Flywheel Bolts49 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number94R AGM VRLA battery is required.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum100.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-100.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum94.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078 in; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .827
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: .866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1244.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 45°, Step 3: 199.0244 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1244.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 45°, Step 3: 199.0244 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 110°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 140 degrees.111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 degrees.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts22 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts150 degrees
3M8 bolts11 ft. lbs
4M8 bolts75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 190°.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 40°.15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°.22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
18.8 ft. lbs.8.8 ft. lbs
28.8
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
118 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
218 ft. lbs. Tighten in 2 passes.18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Traverse sits early in its second generation, with 398 complaints—a slight decline from the 2018 peak of 452 but still notably higher than the 212 complaints in 2020 and the sharp drop to 86 by 2021. Recalls for 2019 total 3, which is moderate and avoids the spike to 8 recalls seen in 2020, while TSBs continue a downward trend from 1,106 in 2018 to 817. The top complaint area is the power train with 104 reports, though the data does not specify a root cause. This year represents a transitional point where early second-generation issues are still present but not as severe as the subsequent recall surge, making a thorough service history review essential for a confident purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
817
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
398
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 398 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train104
Unknown Or Other54
Electrical System34
Engine25
Power Train,Electrical System19
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other12
Suspension10
Power Train,Engine9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V668000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 29/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15…

21V246000Air Bags:Critical FastenersReported 08/04/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 817 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23321606Spark plug 12681660Battery 88864542

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Traverse take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30. ACDelco Dexos 1 Synthetic recommened. Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30 can be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Traverse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Traverse get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.