2013 Chevrolet Traverse: Transmission lost 3-4 shift plates
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Traverse report: transmission lost 3-4 shift plates. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 95,000 miles.
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints for the 2013 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11601162 (filed 07/11/2024): “Service traction control, traction control off/on/off, service all wheel drive display on dash. check engine light on at times, when starting vehicle service all wheel drive displays immediately. codes come up as fuel pressure high, fuel pressure low, no commu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11531998 (filed 07/13/2023): “The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving 25-35 mph, the vehicle jolted and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while ac…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Transmission lost 3-4 shift plates (2013 Traverse)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2013 Traverse
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