2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769916 (filed 10/08/2026): “Exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749785 (filed 07/11/2026): “Shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. i am worried it will stall and i will be in an accident.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736038 (filed 05/06/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving in first gear, the vehicle would independently enter limp mode as the check engine light would appear on the instrument panel. due to the vehicle failing to accelerate above first gear, the contact would be forced to r…”
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: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (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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