2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Power Train (32), Electrical System (21), Engine (19).

Key takeaways

  • 95 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.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train3234%
Electrical System2122%
Engine1920%
Service Brakes1213%
Unknown Or Other1011%
Fuel/Propulsion System66%
Exterior Lighting55%
Steering33%
Forward Collision Avoidance33%
Engine And Engine Cooling33%
Lane Departure22%
Seats22%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD4/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26

Due to excessive current requirements being placed on it the alternator has failed at less than 31,000 miles. Replacements are unavailable and are excessively inflated at the dealership if available.

Power Train - filed 2026-10-21

-The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) inside the automatic transmission is malfunctioning. It is experiencing a known defect outlined in GM Service Bulletin 23-NA-072. The vehicle is still being driven and is available for inspection upon request. -The transmission violently shudders and vibrates under light acceleration ...

Engine - filed 2026-10-16

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving below 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered during acceleration. Prior to the failure, the catalytic converter was replaced. The contact scheduled an upcoming appointment at the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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More for the 2023 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.