Chevrolet Traverse Complaints (2020)

235 consumer complaints on file.

#11673684July 15, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure also occurred upon starting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe had separated from the pipe and might develop a hole in the exhaust pipe. The dealer determined that the front exhaust pipe mounting bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673347July 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Exhaust system developed a hole due to poor weld, Bulletin # PIP5681A. Updated 10-5-20 to include 2020 Traverse. Fumes are getting into the cabin.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671624July 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the message “Shift to Park” was displayed and the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jolted abnormally while accelerating. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed since the VIN was not under an open recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670990July 3, 2025
ENGINE
For the last year or so my car keeps making this really loud noise and it gets worse within hours/days. We have had it in 3 maybe even 4 different shops to have an exhaust fixed. One shop said that a part of it was never secured like it should have been and they fixed it. Every time we have had it fixed it does it again within a couple weeks/month. I did some research and saw a bunch of people are having the same issue with theirs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671075July 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle started to show error for shift to park. Not able to shut vehicle off. Vehicle drives fine but when I go to park and vehicle is in park. I go to turn vehicle off and error appears. I called dealership according to them just to look at vehicle its going to cost me $275.. For everything else $1,100. After reading all the complaints on this issue why has manufacture done anything. Obviously this is a well known problem I've always loved my chevy
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669424June 26, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter was leaking and there was a blockage in the catalytic converter. The contact was also informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that upon lifting the hood, there was a rodent nest near the engine cover. The contact related the failure to GM Technical Service Bulletin Number: PIP5681C (Exhaust leak, Lean Codes, Rattle Noise, or Catalytic Converter Failure Codes); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and later informed the contact that the case was closed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 85,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668867June 24, 2025
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked, with an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where the contact was provided DTC: P0420 (Catalytic converter was fractured and punctured, and a bracket was missing). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the muffler was punctured and not the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to a Valvoline Center to be diagnosed and DTC: P0420; was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally while driven with an abnormal rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Manufacturer's Recall Numbers: N212356540 and N222385510; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668677June 23, 2025
AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN
Purchased the vehicle in 2024, the vehicle recently has been notifying “shift to park” when vehicle is on park and ignition is turned off, the notification stays on and alerting, so I am unable to leave the vehicle. I must turn the vehicle on and off again, while moving the shifting lever back and forth from drive to park, this must be done a minimum of four times before it reads the lever in park position. It’s a safety hazard because, the vehicle cannot be left on shift to park and possibly roll away or drive/excel on its own. Vehicle has not been inspected at this time, when purchasing the vehicle in 2024, car fax report did not indicate any issue with power train. Would also like vehicle to be inspected for missing airbags, when driving 65mph or more, you can hear and feel air coming in and out of side front left passenger side of the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668488June 22, 2025
ENGINE
Engine light came on couple weeks ago. Code is p0420 so I did some research and inspected the exhaust system and found the weld on the support bracket of the exhaust pipes was cracked and wore a hole between the pipe and the bracket. There are others that have the same problem with different year models Chevrolet traverses. Mine is a 2020 Chevrolet traverse LT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661659May 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car started making a weird sound, thought it was transmission because it only happened when i accelerated. Took it to the dealership abd they wanted to charge me $1000 plus labor. I said no,this is a deffect and it should be covefed by the warranty, the said it wasnt. So i took it to a exhaust shop and they welded it but it cracked again and after a while, it actually tore a little hole into the muffler. So i let it be, maybe make the repair when i had the money to spare. But money being the issue, i went to a muffler shop and had it re soldered, it worked for a while, but now its back. It sucks thay gm put out the recall for specific vehicles knowing that it is a very general thing. Plase help me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661095May 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It just started showing a error message to SHIFT TO PARK when the car is already in Park. I took it to Register Chevrolet in Brooksville, Fl on May 14, 2025 and they said it needed a whole new shifter that it is defective. This is a major safety issue. I can currently still turn the car off but alarms start going off and was told I may not be able to turn the vehicle off or not lock the doors and could drain the battery. This is absolutely ridiculous there has not been a recall on the safety issue. I have seen that hundreds of others have had the same issue and there has been class action lawsuits. The dealership said it would be around $800 to fix the defective part. Also, I purchased the vehicle in Ohio but moved to Florida in Sep.2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660421May 12, 2025
ENGINE
The check engine light is illuminated. The Chevy app indicates there is an emission related concern regarding the catalyst system. After inspected, the catalytic converter bracket has a hole or is separating from the exhaust pipes. This causes the vehicle sound very loud during driving. Additionally the vehicle has less power during acceleration. The vehicles performance is poor and the maintenance is accelerated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659994May 9, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Prematurely damaged exhaust system. Identical to Special Coverage Adjustment N212356540 Front Exhaust Pipe but my dealer and GM says that my VIN it’s not coveted
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657697April 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car violently shudders when it attempts to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. This happens every time I drive the car and I'm unsure what's wrong with it. I am unable to accelerate quickly when attempting to drive on the highway or when making a turn and am afraid of being hit because it won't accelerate shift gears as it should. I've taken it to the Chevy dealership twice, and the issue was not addressed as requested so, I researched online and learned that this is a common issue in Chevy Traverses, and it doesn't seem to be fixed, even after dealership intervention. I'm wondering if this is why the dealership is hesitant to address the issue. I am concerned for my family's safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654905April 16, 2025
STEERING, POWER TRAIN
[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 4/16/2025 General Motors Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Subject: Power Steering Issue – 2020 Chevy Traverse (VIN: [XXX] ) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my concern and frustration regarding a serious issue with my 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, VIN [XXX] . On [XXX], while driving, the steering wheel suddenly became very stiff, making it extremely difficult to turn right or left. A warning message appeared on the dashboard that read: "Reduced Steering Assist." I immediately took the vehicle to a certified dealership, where it has now been sitting for over two months. Despite multiple follow-ups, I have not been provided with a clear repair date. When I contacted the manufacturer, I was informed that the required part is currently on backorder, but again, no estimated time of resolution has been given. During this extended wait, I have been forced to rent a car to manage my daily responsibilities, and so far I’ve accumulated close to $1,000 in rental expenses. My case number is: [XXX]. I am requesting the following: 1. A clear update regarding the repair status of my vehicle. 2. Urgent assistance in obtaining the necessary replacement part. 3. Reimbursement or compensation for the rental car expenses caused by the extended delay, which has not been my fault. I trust that General Motors values its customers and the reliability of its vehicles, and I hope for a prompt and fair resolution to this matter. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654717April 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mounting bracket on front exhaust pipe separated from the exhaust pipe while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654432April 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Broken exhaust pipe brackets
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654305April 13, 2025
AIR BAGS, ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Unknown to some, but yesterday Saturday around 12:30 I was inspecting the speaker ports in the rear 3rd row passenger area and I noticed these square tabs that says airbags, also in the very middle of second row the same thing but in the rear I was removing one of the mouldings to see why the speakers were not playing, upon inspection there are no speakers and neither are there any form of side and or rear collision safety devices ( airbags) other than seatbelts. If that truck were in an accident say like a T-Bone, or rear end collision, or side rear impact no one is guaranteed safely making out without adverse affects on their bodies and health. I'm starting to wonder if this traverse was salvaged and or restored. Why are there no safety features in this truck?!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653905April 10, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Front exhaust pipe broken causing check engine light and vehicle to sound rough. It is an emissions issue. This has been confirmed with a dealership. The issue started around middle of March 2025 when check engine light came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653680April 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION CHATTER AND SLIPPING. I WAS NOT ABLE TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED. ATTEMPTED TO CALL GM FOR ASSISTANCE AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR DIAGNOSIS AND COULD NOT ASURE ME OF ANY ASSISTANCE AND SINCE I HAD A DIFFERENT ISSUE WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS CHARGED AND DID NOT GET MY MONEY BACK, I WENT A DIFFERENT ROUTE. THE DEALER ACTUALLY WANTED TO CHARGE ME TO REPLACE THE CONVERTER. i HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AT AAMCO $6000.00. KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS BY MANUFACTURER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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