Chevrolet Traverse problems by year
2024 Traverse vs. Traverse Limited: NHTSA lists the 2024 Chevrolet TRAVERSE (new generation) and TRAVERSE LIMITED (previous-generation design sold mainly to fleets) as separate models. These pages cover the TRAVERSE; Traverse Limited recalls and complaints are not included, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Sources: NHTSA model list, 2024 Chevrolet.
| Year | Common issues | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
Top NHTSA complaint areas (2010–2025)
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1065 |
| Air Bags | 1024 |
| Power Train | 864 |
| Electrical System | 810 |
| Steering | 723 |
| Unknown Or Other | 563 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 456 |
| Service Brakes | 400 |
Source: NHTSA complaints API, per model year (linked on each year’s issue pages).
Chevrolet Traverse problems by system (all years)
Systems with sourced problem pages in two or more model years. Pages list NHTSA owner complaints and CarComplaints.com reports for that year.
Electrical (10 model years)
- 2025: Electrical System complaints (48 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Electrical System complaints (26 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Electrical System complaints (21 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Water intrusion
- 2022: Electrical System complaints (18 NHTSA reports)
- 2022: Shift to park problem
- 2021: Electrical System complaints (22 NHTSA reports)
- 2020: All electronics on dash and panel black out
- 2020: StabiliTrak, ABS and steering assist warnings
- 2017: Electrical wire harness and oxygen sensor
- 2017: Vehicle died while driving
- 2016: Battery dead
- 2016: StabiliTrak and traction control warning
- 2015: Accelerator sticks
- 2013: Electrical System complaints (53 NHTSA reports)
Engine (10 model years)
- 2025: Engine complaints (15 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Engine complaints (34 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Engine complaints (21 NHTSA reports)
- 2022: Engine complaints (19 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Stalling
- 2017: Engine complaints (25 NHTSA reports)
- 2014: Lost power while driving
- 2012: Blown engine
- 2012: Engine power is reduced
- 2012: Engine seized
- 2011: Check engine light on
- 2011: Engine failure
- 2011: Reduced engine power
- 2010: Engine failure
- 2010: Timing chain code issue
Transmission (9 model years)
- 2025: Power Train complaints (13 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Power Train complaints (19 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Power Train complaints (32 NHTSA reports)
- 2022: Power Train complaints (45 NHTSA reports)
- 2021: Power Train complaints (16 NHTSA reports)
- 2019: Power Train complaints (170 NHTSA reports)
- 2019: Shift to park message
- 2018: Power Train complaints (196 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Shift to park message
- 2018: Transmission failure
- 2016: Transmission failure
- 2014: Transmission jerking
Brakes (5 model years)
- 2025: Service Brakes complaints (118 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Service Brakes complaints (62 NHTSA reports)
- 2023: Service Brakes complaints (12 NHTSA reports)
- 2022: Service Brakes complaints (9 NHTSA reports)
- 2021: Growling noise during moderate low speed stops
A/C / heater (3 model years)
Air bags / seat belts (3 model years)
- 2017: Air Bags complaints (263 NHTSA reports)
- 2015: Air Bags complaints (162 NHTSA reports)
- 2014: Air Bags complaints (258 NHTSA reports)
Drivetrain (2 model years)
Forward Collision Avoidance (2 model years)
- 2025: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints (62 NHTSA reports)
- 2024: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints (23 NHTSA reports)
Fuel system (2 model years)
Steering (2 model years)
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