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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Traverse needs more recall homework, Traverse has more complaint activity and Traverse has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Chevrolet Traverse 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Difference
Total recalls 3 2 Traverse has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 389 437 Traverse has 48 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 13 / 2 / 10 / 0 9 / 2 / 2 / 0 Traverse has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 699 729 Traverse has 30 more communications
Recall completion reports 25 19 Traverse has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 3 3 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 8, 2021 Apr 8, 2021 Similar
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 20, 2026 Traverse has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 20 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,000 $3,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show