Chevrolet Traverse Engine problems
0.95 vs. all vehicles Rising
367 of the 1,738 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse (21.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
367Complaints · Engine
21.1%Share of complaints
0.95×vs. all vehicles
114Last 12 months
1.9%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
114 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 86 in the 12 months before — up 33%.
7 of these reports (1.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 114 · Previous 12 months: 86
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. While the contact’s wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes independently activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle, causing her to have headaches.
Exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact’s wife stated that while driving 55 MPH, the electronic control system and brake system failure the vehicle decelerated and went into LIMP Mode.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the exhaust system was sagging due to an improperly welded mounting bracket. The contact became aware that an exhaust system bolt was cracked and missing.
First issue-cracked catalytic converter caused leaking carbon monoxide inside vehicle. When I was driving I could smell strong, nauseating fuel smell and would have to drive with windows open to try and get fresh air.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Traverse
- Transmission / powertrain463
- Engine367
- Electrical264
- Unspecified or other207
- Brakes181
- Airbags & seat belts52
- Fuel system49
- Body & structure45
Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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