2023 Chevrolet Traverse: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772765 (filed 10/21/2026): “-the torque converter clutch (tcc) inside the automatic transmission is malfunctioning. it is experiencing a known defect outlined in gm service bulletin 23-na-072. the vehicle is still being driven and is available for inspection upon request. -the transmission violently shudders and vibrates under…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770779 (filed 10/13/2026): “My 2023 traverse rs experienced a loud grinding noise and sudden loss of power, almost like i slammed the brakes on while moving. i was in the middle of the road and i could have been rear ended. 10/12/26. this matches the gm recall n222389310 exactly but my vin is currently excluded. i am also expe…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769984 (filed 10/08/2026): “My car the steering gets hard to turn i have to turn car off and bk on also at light it lose power and roll and come back on sometimes things work and some times it don’t i have to shut off car and restart for things to work correctly and sometimes it work for a little bit while then start doing it…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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