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Chevrolet Traverse

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

5,379

Active records

Recalls

32

Active records

TSBs

3,303

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

5

Injuries

181

Crashes

157

Fires

29

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Traverse

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Operating state

2,430

Reporting mechanism

1,956

Driver assistance issue

898

Performance issue

897

Steering behavior

834

Condition issue

808

Engine behavior

751

Safety restraint issue

749

Noise

602

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

543

Vibration/harshness

396

Fluid issue

320

Braking behavior

261

Powering on/off behavior

258

Electrical issue

181

Safety restraint behavior

158

Access/entry issue

136

Starting behavior

110

Infotainment behavior

108

Thermal issue

105

Lighting behavior

99

HVAC behavior

83

Smell

71

Ride/handling behavior

44

Recent change

43

Wiper/washer behavior

40

Communication/network issue

29

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


While driving on the highway all of a sudden the vehicle started to vibrate and smell like metal burning . Merged off the highway to find my brakes where super hot. Pulled over for a little bit and drove home very slowly . Mechanic said the pads were locked on the rotors and completely destroyed both pads and rotors. Will be taking vehicle to chevy dealer because I dont feel safe driving my family .

2023 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Vehicle is not detecting key fob. Main battery was changed now the vehicle is not detecting keys. both key fob batteries have been replaced as well as the main vehicle battery. This issue is the same issue that the Malibu is having .this is whats happening .Ignition & Starting (TSB 23-NA-163): Addresses conditions where the vehicle exhibits a No Crank/No Start or No FOB Detected message. Dealerships inspect and reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM).

2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 13, 2026


Instrument cluster/driver display malfunction. Driver display is the only source of spedometer, revs, gear selection, mileage, and gas level. Display began flickering black randomly. Spedometer is not able to be seen. All instruments unable to be seen when flickering/display off. Shortly after flickering, display went completely black. Vehicle currently inoperable due to lack of instrument cluster. Vehicle scheduled for service on Monday morning. No warning lamps or other symptoms prior…

2025 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 13, 2026


While driving on vacation approximately five hours away from home with my family, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed immediately by increased outside wind noise coming from the panoramic moonroof. Based on the sound, I suspected the moonroof glass had shattered. Because my family was in the vehicle, I intentionally did not open the interior sunshade, as I was concerned that broken glass could fall into the cabin and seriously injure my passengers. After safely pulling over, I…

2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 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.

2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 10, 2026


I work full time in an auto body repair shop and a fire chief. I am coming across more and more white GM vehicles where the paint is not stuck where the windshield is glued in. A couple real hard pushes and the windshield will about come completely out.

2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hard shifting. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was examined, and the contact was informed that the transmission or the transmission valve body had failed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was…

2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The car will be placed in park but keeps saying shift to park. Then I have to turn the car on and off clicking the shift button till it will finally shut off. One time it took ten minutes. This needs to be a recall!!! Specifically since it seems to be affecting many of the cars!!!

2023 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Bad torque converter

2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Crash

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 ultimately stopped by a tree with damage to the tailgate and rear. The gear shift selector remained in park for the entire incident. A claim was filed with GM and the Traverse was initially labeled as a…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.