2020 Chevrolet Traverse: Soy-based wiring eaten by rodents
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2020 Traverse report: soy-based wiring eaten by rodents. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 4,600 miles.
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints for the 2020 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773188 (filed 10/23/2026): “The contact owns a 2020 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph through an intersection with a green traffic light, the transmission unexpectedly stopped functioning, and the vehicle failed to move. the contact stated that the hazard l…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753792 (filed 07/30/2026): “The contact owns a 2020 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the transmission was slipping and there was a delay while the transmission was shifting gears. the vehicle was sputtering and jerking while driving. while turning out of a driveway and driving…”
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: none clearly reported. 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 $2,550 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Soy-based wiring eaten by rodents (2020 Traverse)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2020 Traverse
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