2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Power Train (29), Electrical System (19), Engine (18).
Key takeaways
- 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 21% |
| Engine | 18 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2% |
| Seats | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-20
Engine started consuming oil at around 25-30k miles. Now adding 3Q between the recommened oil change period. First realized this when driving on road trip and the engine oil low warning triggered. Driving at night on a interstate - had to pull off and find a safe place to check it. Could of been stranded with an eng...
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-15
2023 Chevy Traverse LT with 33, 884 miles on it. ABS, TC, Service ESC, Service 4WD, Reduced Steering Assist. OBD2 Codes: C0040, U0414, U0121 populated. There is a short in the Electronic Brake Control Monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace EBCM.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?Stumbles harshly when accelerating and deaccelerating Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?Yes, Change...
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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.