Chevrolet Traverse Electrical problems
244 of the 1,657 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse (14.7%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.9× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (62, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (7). 77 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 56 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “shift park”, “park error”, “battery”, “alternator” and “message”. 5 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 77 · Previous 12 months: 56
Common terms in reports
- shift park74
- park error19
- battery63
- alternator24
- message45
- shut40
What owners report
2018 Chevy Traverse purchased from Carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing. Vehicle locked itself while running in the garage (garage door open), and CO entered the home where my children were standing near the interior door.
I was in t-boned on the passenger side of my vehicle. All side air bags went off but did not deflate. I had to crawl onto my floor to get out of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the rear driver's side window failed to open or close while depressing the buttons on the driver's door and on the passenger's door to control the window.
This started happening about two weeks ago. My check engine light came on and my OBD scanner said a NOX sensor code showed. I told the dealership and I guess they cleared the code and it hasn’t reappeared but the reduced acceleration has maintained.
I am writing to express my disappointment with the quality and reliability of my vehicle. Since purchasing it, I have had to return it to the dealership on five separate occasions due to ongoing defects and mechanical issues.
Wife had car sitting over night from doing a EMS shift. Went out to car in morning to start to return home and when car started ABS light, ECS light, Brake Light, and Collision light came on. This has resulted in no ABS or safety features.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Traverse
- Transmission / powertrain445
- Engine355
- Electrical244
- Interior & equipment196
- Brakes172
- Airbags & seat belts51
- Fuel system48
- Body & structure43
Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Electrical problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
244 of the 1,657 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse (14.7%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.9× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (62, 15% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (7).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Traverse Electrical problems?
No recall campaign addresses Electrical for the tracked model years.