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2018 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints, typically around 33,000 miles). It is 4th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Transmission
196 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, shift linkage/cable/rod.
When putting the transmission in park the cars computer says it is not in park (shift to park) comes on the screen and all the cars systems stay on. They attempted to fix under warranty but still has a problem and now they want me to pay for it.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle into park, the gear shift indicator failed to show the vehicle in park. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to have the gear shift indicator indicate that the vehicle was in park before the contact was able…
Other or unspecified
105 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles.
I woke up this morning and my remote key do not want to connect with the vehicle. I thought my battery die but that wasn't the case. The car would not start, locked or unlocked. The car always in my garage. I had to put the key in the transmitter pocket in order for the car start. This is very inconvenience.
Takata recall my 2018 Chevrolet 3lt AWD Traverse that was purchased in march 2018 and with only 15k miles does not recognize that it is in park when placed in park. When the engine is shut off, an alert pops up telling US to shift to park and will not fully shut down. We then have to wiggle and move the shift gear…
Electrical
102 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, adas, instrument panel, starter assembly.
Bought 2018 new. Two days after driving off lot passenger seat melted electrical connection causing seat failure. Gm fixed four days later driver seat same thing. Week later headlight connection melted and had to be fixed spent a week in shop. Started claim at gm to take car back after a month of run around and…
Vehicle was stopped on a steep city street behind another vehicle turning left. Vehicle went to move forward and turn left and it shut off and rolled backwards down the steep hill. Wheel could not be turned, brakes could not be pressed, when gas was pressed it did not go forward, it rolled backwards it was like it…
Engine
100 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exhaust system failed. The contact stated that the exhaust system was extremely loud. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed exhaust system and the exhaust…
Today driving around 35 to 40 MPH. Car started to lose speed, engine light ,park brake light and dash read engine in reduced speed. Still not safe to drive. 3rd time this has happened and has been to dealership, service dept after each occurance. Not safe.
Fuel system
38 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
I was driving my car, straight, down our road at about 40 MPH when the car suddenly started to shudder, loose power and then then engine stalled (lost steering ability and engine propulsion). If this had happened at a busy intersection, while making a left hande turn, it could have been fatal.
This is a recurring issue: today while I was driving my vehicle on US 98 in gulf breeze, fl I made a left hand u-turn in a 45 MPH zone and the vehicle suffered severe fuel starvation. I started the u-turn out of a complete stop. Even with the accelerator pedal floored it took the vehicle over three seconds to recover.…
Brakes
37 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
Vehicle brake system failed allowing the pedal to travel to the floor. Only a small about of rear brake pressure allowed the vehicle to stop. Issue was discovered to be a failed master cylinder leaking all brake fluid into the brake booster, sucking in air causing brake failure. Had the car not been moving very slow…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parked or stopped at a traffic light, after releasing the brake pedal the vehicle failed to move. The contact had to wait approximately twenty to thirty minutes and restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was…
Steering
14 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
Steering, turn either way, backing out of space there is a strange click noise, has 4631 miles only. Blue tooth won't come on all of sudden either for hands free speaking.
I have owned this truck for less than 4 months, bought it brand new off the show room floor. I was driving today to pick up lunch on a city street when an error message appeared saying caution, power steering and suddenly it was impossible to steer the vehicle. I had to carefully drive and pull over to the side of the…
Driver assistance
13 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, warning, warnings.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the blind spot detection system failed to operate as intended. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that there was a delay in the blind spot warning indicator notifying the driver of a…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, the forward alert system became inoperable and failed to beep when a vehicle was in view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to moran Chevrolet clinton twp (35500 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, ([phone]) who…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began december 15, 2020. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (196 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles); other or unspecified (105 complaints, typically around 15,500 miles); electrical (102 complaints, typically around 21,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 8, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
- It is 4th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 464 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.