Chevrolet Traverse Complaints

593 consumer complaints on file.

#11663225May 27, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Car has 1200 miles on it. Turned on and dash lit up with warnings. Took to dealer who confirmed the master cylinder is bad & must be replaced. Worse than that—it is back ordered and I am currently given an estimate of July for the replacement part. Hadn’t even made the first payment on my brand new vehicle before it had to be taken in and now I am without it for an unforeseen amount of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663056May 27, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake on driver side front became super hot and started dragging causing the steering wheel to shake. Dealership stated calipers are fine need pins replaced. Pins on back order. In the meantime they cleaned the pins and re-lubed them and said I was good to go until the parts come in. 5 days later same exact thing. Now my tire is discolored (brownish)and my rotor is also discolored and rusted and brake dust all over rim. I seriously concerned with the integrity of the tire, wheel and whole braking system on that side. My computer show 36% front brake pad life on both sides. I have never had a vehicle wear that much in less than 1 year. Now my car sits because it is not safe to drive. DO BETTER GM!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662763May 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased the vehicle September 2024. The brakes have been squealing every time I drive the vehicle since 2 days after purchasing. I have made several complaints to multiple dealerships who keep saying squeaking is normal on brakes. Brakes squeaking continually is not normal and should not be on any vehicle. GM and Chevy is refusing to fix or replace the brakes or see the issue. This same issue is happening to several vehicles and needs a recall. The brake system can just fail at any given moment since no one knows the issues. Brakes have squeak anytime the car is driven on a brand new vehicle is not normal and they need to be held accountable for correcting the issue. They keep saying nothing is wrong.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662738May 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes emitting squeaking and scratching noises. Brakes are spongy. Dealerships are refusing to change the brakes or apply brake grease.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661952May 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While backing out of a driveway into an unobstructed road with no oncoming traffic from either side nor any pedestrians or cyclists approaching, the automatic emergency braking system applied the brakes and then locked up leaving the vehicle as an obstruction in the road. To disengage the locked brakes required a large amount of pressure on the accelerator pedal bringing the engine RPMs up to a sufficient speed to disengage the automatic emergency braking system. Had there been traffic approaching what would have been an otherwise safe amount of time to bring the vehicle into the flow of traffic would have been insufficient and may have caused an accident. There was no warning indicating any of the vehicle sensors detected an approaching object or obstruction. This is the second incidence of the occurring in the last week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661802May 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Shift to park error code where vehicle does not turn off and vehicle does not appear to be in park. GM vehicles had this issue in the past and still appear to have this same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661067May 14, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After buying 2022 Chevrolet Traverse premier started to notice a hissing noise. When I got somone to look at it I was informed that the weld on the bracket had broke. Since then due to vibration my exhaust manifold has cracked and I was quoted almost $2500 to repair it. I have noticed that I'm Not The Only One online but it's dealing with this issue that there are several people that have the exact same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660595May 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I JUST bought my car brand new 3 weeks ago. Yesterday as I was driving, my whole brake system just went out. About 6 lights came on the dash and maintenance was flashing. I got it to the nearest Chevy dealer and the Master Cylinder is bad. On A BRAND NEW CAR. A cylinder should last the lifetime of a car…not 3 weeks. The car is not drivable and I am told the parts are back ordered until the end of July. What if my children were in the car when this happened or if I was going 60 mph?? Unacceptable and someone needs to be aware of this!
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660292May 11, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Cameras stop working suddenly after a start where it feels a connection is going off. Then everything that depends on camera system also goes off. Two visits to the dealership couldn't fix the problem yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659485May 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle with less than 50000 miles has 2 broken flex pipes on the exhaust system that is going to cost me $1,932.66. This should be a warranty recall and GM should allow you to take it to a mechanic of your choice for repairs as the dealerships cannot give you a fair time frame to repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659316May 6, 2025
ENGINE
I am filing this complaint due to a recurring exhaust leak in the front exhaust pipe of my 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, which poses a potential safety hazard. During the vehicle’s bumper-to-bumper warranty period, Freedom Chevrolet in San Antonio replaced a leaking front exhaust pipe (receipt attached), a known issue covered by a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for earlier model years (2018–2022) but not for the 2023 Traverse. Less than two years later, with the vehicle now at approximately 84,000 miles, the front exhaust pipe has failed again, exhibiting the same leak issue. This recurring defect is concerning because exhaust leaks can allow carbon monoxide and other harmful gases to enter the vehicle cabin, posing a risk of poisoning or impaired driver awareness, especially during extended operation. Additionally, the issue may contribute to environmental hazards due to improper emissions control. Despite my requests for assistance from Freedom Chevrolet and GM Customer Care, I have not received a satisfactory resolution, and the repair cost falls on me as the vehicle is out of warranty. I am aware of complaints and TSBs documenting similar exhaust leak issues in Chevrolet Traverse models from 2018–2022, including a recall for the 2019 model year (NHTSA ID: N222385510), suggesting a systemic issue that may extend to the 2023 model. The lack of a TSB or recall for the 2023 Traverse leaves owners like myself vulnerable to repeated failures and safety risks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659177May 6, 2025
ENGINE
Loud noise coming from under vehicle. Exhaust leak front flex pipe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658225May 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Purchased vehicle brand new. Six months and 10,000 miles later vehicle giving codes that say key missing / check for key. Then another that says key not found put key in center console left cupholder. When the key not found error or key missing error comes on the vehicle will not start. Thankfully this issue happened when I was local as this could strand the occupants in potentially dangerous situations (heat/cold weather, remote locations, ect.). This also prevents the vehicle from shifting into neutral for towing purposes, therefore forces the tow company to "drag" the vehicle onto the flatbed and "shake" the vehicle off the flatbed as the wheels are locked. This happened on and off, sometimes once a day and sometimes can not start car at all that day. The vehicle has been at the dealership for TWO MONTHS now as they have not be able to fix the issue. The dealership has been able to reproduce the problem and has confirmed it is a problem. GM has been contacted about the issue as well. This is the exact same issue as NHTSA ID Number: 11645578
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658077May 1, 2025
ENGINE
While driving i was stranded due to the oil pump failing and locking up the engine. Vehicle was towed with 3,333 miles on it. Engine, oil pump and turbo were all replaced after 4 months waiting. 2 weeks after car is fixed the engine is making shuttering noises and is in for a 2nd replacement with only 3,450 miles on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657646April 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Problem: Persistent “Shift to Park” message when vehicle is in Park I own a 2021 Chevy Traverse and have experienced repeated incidents where the dashboard displays “Shift to Park” even though the gear shifter is securely in the Park position. This prevents me from turning the vehicle off and has caused battery drain and confusion about whether the car is fully secured. This issue is clearly known by GM, as evidenced by a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #19-NA-206 and others). It affects multiple model years and has prompted a class action lawsuit. Despite the widespread nature of this defect, GM has not issued a recall. I believe this issue presents a safety concern, particularly for drivers unaware that the car may not fully power down, and due to the potential for battery drain and immobilization. I urge NHTSA to investigate whether a recall is warranted
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657562April 29, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Weld on exhaust bracket broke.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656598April 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Car was late shifting into gear. Taken to dealership and replaced tourque cpnverters for 3800. Car gets fluids checked 4,000 miles later transmition is shot fue to leak from gasket on transmition...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654623April 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN
We were driving on a street and the vehicle suddenly just stopped. We could not get it out of park. We could not get into neutral it would not shift into any gear and it said transmission needs service. That is such a dangerous thing because luckily it wasn’t a busy street because it just stopped in the middle of the street and we waited there for an hour and a half to get a truck to tow it off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653775April 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Rear cross traffic alert system not working. No alerts when backing up and oncoming traffic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653342April 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle does not recognize when the vehicle is shifted to park. It states “shift to park” when the vehicle is already shifted to park. When this happens and the push to start button is pressed to shut the vehicle off, the vehicle will not shut off which becomes a major issue as the car continues to run and the vehicle’s battery will die since the vehicle will not fully shut off. This is a safety hazard because the vehicle can end up with a dead battery when this happens. I’ve looked this issue up online and it is a common issue that Chevy has failed to address.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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