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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
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Steering behavior
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Electrical issue
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Starting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Thermal issue
Lighting behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
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
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…