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2023 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 17th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Transmission
31 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the engine auto start-stop system engaged, and the ESC warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving the following day, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH and gradually decelerated. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving in the lower gears and attempting to accelerate, the rear wheels suddenly locked up. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be…
Electrical
20 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly shut off, the instrument panel went black, and the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle lost power steering and power brakes functionality. The vehicle was shifted to neutral(n) and…
Engine
20 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal to accelerate. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was idling extremely loudly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
Brakes
12 complaints · 13%The contact's wife owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact's wife noticed that the rear passengerâs side brake light and signal light failed to work as intended. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 10%Fuel system
6 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, a strong unknown sound was noticed coming from the pipes in the front area. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised to take it to the…
Lights
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: brake lights, turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights.
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact's wife noticed that the rear passengerâs side brake light and signal light failed to work as intended. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hazard warning light button was pressed. The contact stated that when the hazard warning light button was pressed again to turn off the hazard lights, the button became inoperable, and the hazard lights…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: assist, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available august 31, 2023. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gmc's number for this recall is n222389310.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2023 cadillac xt6, gmc acadia, chevrolet blazer, traverse, and 2022-2023 cadillac xt5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 23, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n222390180.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2023 chevrolet blazer and traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
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 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (31 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); electrical (20 complaints); engine (20 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 16, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
- It is 17th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 92 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.