2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755713 (filed 08/09/2026): “Electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. while driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. the second i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749046 (filed 07/08/2026): “After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while vehicle was running). the vehicle was ultimate…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728426 (filed 04/01/2026): “Shift to park. unable to turn the car off even though the car is in park. this was previously fixed in 10/24 and started up in 10/25 a few days after the 1yr warranty. i reached out to the dealership that repaired it in 2024 and was told that i would have to pay for the service as the part is not co…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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