2015 Chevrolet Traverse: Accelerator sticks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Traverse report: accelerator sticks. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 50,000 miles.
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints for the 2015 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11704050 (filed 12/09/2025): “The 2015 chevy traverse ltz that i own is presenting with the same problems as many of its body style and year. the water intrusion has caused wiring to corrode in the side detection system & the drivers door wiring harness is presenting with open circuits. t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11557684 (filed 11/30/2023): “When it rain, water is getting into my car from somewhere. it has knocked out my dashboard and my radio no longer works.the water gets in to the front part of the car and end up in my front middle console. no body can tell where the leak is coming from nor ex…”
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: total loss (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $35,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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