Major Problems with Chevrolet Traverse Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Chevrolet Traverse to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet Traverse

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chevrolet Traverse.

Model Year	Complaints
2020 Traverse	1
2019 Traverse	16
2018 Traverse	90
2017 Traverse	43
2016 Traverse	66
2015 Traverse	111
2014 Traverse	244
2013 Traverse	108
2012 Traverse	282
2011 Traverse	546
2010 Traverse	613
2009 Traverse	420

Worst 3 Chevrolet Traverse complaints

2014 Chevrolet Traverse AIR BAGS Victims: 7

2011 Chevrolet Traverse AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 63500 miles

2011 Chevrolet Traverse AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 57 miles

Browse Chevrolet Traverse complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ENGINE and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Traverse owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING while accelerating to 40 mph the vehicle suddenly started vibrating followed by stability control and traction error messages the check...	809 ~ 65851 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while stopped the engine warning light illuminated as...	620 ~ 69760 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving normally at 55 mph. car slowed to 35 mph and engine light came on and dash read stabilitrac service	423 ~ 76365 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM service warning light came on dashboard : service all wheel drive. i took my new car back to dealership and...	317 ~ 60694 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the vehicle began to reverse although the shift...	300 ~ 61075 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. the contact indicated that the fuel gauge failed to work and displayed...	226 ~ 50101 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. while driving 2 mph the vehicle accelerated independently and the contact crashed...	213 ~ 61346 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the dash board display shows a message: service all-wheel drive. it shows up out of the blue usually when i...	177 ~ 57168 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i have taken my vehicle in numerous times for the same issue the brakes & radio. the radio screen becomes...	98 ~ 51054 miles
SEAT BELTS related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v266000 i purchased a 2014 chevy traverse from ekins chevrolet on june 7th 2014 and...	95 ~ 40794 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving in slow traffic on the expressway and the car shut off. i was able to restart it.	89 ~ 51160 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while pulling into a parking spot i applied the brake and came to a complete stop. put the vehicle into...	47 ~ 41036 miles
SUSPENSION my wife has a 2014 chevy traverse with 60 000. the traction control and stabilitrack warnings came on the dashboard....	46 ~ 66701 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the rear window is foggy and could cause dangerous problems in a backing up procedure. *tr...	45 ~ 56449 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. while driving 55 mph on the freeway the vehicle started to veer...	37 ~ 66740 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING was driving on interstate at 75 mph about 80 miles from my destination with cruise control on. switched the bright...	33 ~ 49589 miles
WHEELS since buying this vehicle my service airbag light has been on. i've taken it in three times to the dealership...	31 ~ 29210 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING traveling at roughly 55mph the vehicle started beeping. the car controls began to become hard to steer and without warning...	26 ~ 43124 miles
SEATS driver's side seat control panel is good however the light weight plastic framing it snaps into is broken in a...	25 ~ 33570 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to indicate accurate fuel...	15 ~ 23510 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse equipped with goodyear fortera hl tires size: p255/65r18 109s. the contact stated...	14 ~ 39618 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. while the vehicle was parked the key fob was utilized to open...	9 ~ 46778 miles
STRUCTURE recall was performed but the part was replaced with a non color matching interior black hose over the cable. this...	8 ~ 18743 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heat was not working. blowing only cold air. *tr...	8 ~ 55787 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. while on an incline with the brake depressed the vehicle rolled backward...	6 ~ 31151 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet traverse equipped with goodyear fortera hl tires size: p255/r265/18 (na). while driving approximately...	5 ~ 14713 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY on january 13 2012 at noon my wife went to a parking lot with my two kids. she turn off...	5 ~ 24920 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while driving approximately 55 mph the sun roof exploded and caused glass...	4 ~ 60135 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering abruptly failed on multiple occasions when making turns at approximately 25 mph or less causing near collisions over...	4 ~ 68547 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated the air condition pressure hose failed. the vehicle was...	4 ~ 45000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defective braking system includes stabilitrak and abs system. the brand new vehicle has been serviced five times for braking failure....	4 ~ 5225 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while the contact's brother was driving 35 mph all the warning indicators...	3 ~ 60729 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. while parked the locks on all the doors unlocked and locked repeatedly...	3 ~ 42015 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet traverse. while parked the locks on all the doors unlocked and locked repeatedly...	3 ~ 9849 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. when the ignition was turned to the on position the front passenger...	3 ~ 33414 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES 2010 chevrolet traverse. consumer writes in regards to power steering pump malfunction. *smd also the tire pressure monitoring system light...	3 ~ 14067 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph there was a sudden...	3 ~ 69667 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY hello. i leased a 2012 traverse for 24 months and had 3 or was it 4 urgent/important recalls? i missed...	3 ~ 35167 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my 2011 chevy traverse was parked in the garage for over an hour when my husband walked in the garage...	3 ~ 15835 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. while driving at an unknown speed the contact depressed the brake pedal...	2 ~ 96235 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the liftgate failed to open wide and would...	2 ~ 78500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2009 chevrolet traverse. consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction after recall inspection and extended warranty expires. *smd the consumer...	2 ~ 40000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. when opening the liftgate the power liftgate gas struts suddenly failed and...	2 ~ 125000 miles
CHILD SEAT i have a recaro performance seat. i purchased this seat about 4-5 mo. ago so its fairly new. the issue...	2
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i did not have a accident but i am sending this with a concern about what might happen because of...	2 ~ 15000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that she opened the power lift-gate to retrieve luggage...	2 ~ 41000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2011 chevrolet traverse. consumer writes in regards to sudden loss of electric steering in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated there...	2 ~ 34000 miles
VISIBILITY 2012 chevrolet traverse. consumer states several issues with vehicle to include windows and seat issues *tgw the consumer stated if...	2 ~ 1100 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact was traveling 45 mph with the air conditioner activated when...	2 ~ 22300 miles
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. on several occasions the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. on several occasions the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 40000 miles
BLIND SPOT DETECTION > LANE DEPARTURE tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet traverse. while driving 70 mph and attempting to change lanes the blind spot...	1 ~ 3500 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. while driving 75 mph the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 137000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact rented a 2017 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the rear driver side seat belt failed to...	1 ~ 27819 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet traverse. when the contact was attempting to buckle the seat belt the release...	1 ~ 97000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my side detection modules went. the dealership could not get me in for 3 weeks. 3 weeks later i have...	1 ~ 620000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2011 chevrolet traverse. consumer writes in regards to failed timing chains. *ld the consumer stated there was recall but the	1
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT this complaint involves the britax b safe 35 elite infant car seat and the red release button found on top...	1
FRONT ADJUSTER > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT this complaint involves the britax b safe 35 elite infant car seat and the red release button found on top...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2009 chevrolet traverse. consumer writes in regards to odometer fraud. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was purchased from a...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. while driving at an unknown speed the air conditioning warning indicator illuminated....	1 ~ 93000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. while driving at an unknown speed the air conditioning warning indicator illuminated....	1 ~ 93000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the was jerking...	1 ~ 800 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. while driving approximately 45 mph the traction control electronic stability control and...	1 ~ 94000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the steering rack system was defective. while driving...	1 ~ 40000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES my daughter and son in law had purchased good year tires 8 months ago and have less than 8 000...	1 ~ 8000 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i have a recaro performance seat. i purchased this seat about 4-5 mo. ago so its fairly new. the issue...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. while idling the rear tailgate window glass popped off. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 20000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at approximately 10:30 am we were driving east on i-270 outside of columbus ohio. i needed to pass someone in...	1 ~ 72500 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated when engaging the brakes the pedal became stuck without...	1 ~ 93000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the service airbag and seat belt reminder light intermittently is coming on on driver dashboard. happens with passenger is in...	1 ~ 34000 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the rear window is foggy and could cause dangerous problems in a backing up procedure. *tr...	1 ~ 22 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i did not have a accident but i am sending this with a concern about what might happen because of...	1 ~ 22000 miles
WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 2010 chevy traverse lt gas gauge is all over the place was on the empty mark with about 1/8 tank...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION i am writing to inform you of a recent safety issue we had with our 2011 chevrolet traverse. on wednesday...	1
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v151000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages) and stated...	1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT when making a left-hand turn into a school parking lot at normal turning speeds with no excessive acceleration or movement...	1
EQUIPMENT i experienced a flat tire on my 2010 chevrolet traverse lt. after safely pulling off the road and getting the...	1 ~ 8000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the headrest on both the passenger and driver side...	1 ~ 610 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while stopped at a traffic light on hill or grade the traverse rolls backward when the brake pedal is released.	1 ~ 875 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while attempting to make a turn at an unknown...	1 ~ 4000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 1. stopped at red light in 2010 chevrolet traverse suv and rear ended by a nissan frontier pick up truck...	1 ~ 3600 miles

FAQ

What year Chevrolet Traverse is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 12 years, Chevrolet Traverse models of 2020, 2019, 2017 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Traverse?

Chevrolet Traverse models of 2010 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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