2018 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 466 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Power Train (196), Unknown Or Other (105), Electrical System (102).
Key takeaways
- 466 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 196 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 105 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 102 | 22% |
| Engine | 86 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 3% |
| Steering | 14 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% |
| Structure | 11 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
The first time this happened was in 2024, my Traverse started to sound like a go-cart, loss of power to accelerate, and exhaust smell would leak into the cabin. Being active duty living on base with one car it was more convenient to use an insured Mobile Mechanic. - Front bracket that secures the Exhaust Manifold/ Cata...
Wheels,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-26
I was driving along the Jackie Robinson Parkway when, on a curve, the car braked on its own and crashed into a wall, resulting in the total destruction of the vehicle. My son had to be hospitalized. This car had braked on its own before—at speeds of 10 or 15 mph—but I didn’t think much of it at the time; however, this...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at 5–8 MPH, the transmission slipped. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for five seconds before jumping forward 3–5 feet. Several unknown warning lights briefly illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while in ...
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More for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.