2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Shift to park problem
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Traverse report: shift to park problem. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 41,000 miles.
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2022 Traverse in this area. 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 th…”
- 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 vehicl…”
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: 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 $800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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