Chevrolet Traverse Complaints (2018)

465 consumer complaints on file.

#11548260October 4, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
N222385510, the exhaust system separated from the car. There are current recalls from GM for 2019-Current Traverse models with the exact same issue. Our 2018 has the exact same problem and our local GM dealer verified it, but they will not cover this expense. We were quoted $2,000 + for the fix, GM Customer Care has been no help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548108October 3, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2018 chevrolwt Traverse which needs repairs matching the TSB PIP5681C. This issue is on every traverse from 2018, and they have since created a special coverage to fox the issue for every vehicle from 2019 until now. One of the special coverage#'s is - N222385510. This is an emissions issue and a safety issue as the bracket that breaks actually punctures the exhaust pipe causing exhaust fumes to constantly smelled inside the cabin. There is no reason that GM is paying a special coverage on the 2019-2022 but not on the 2018 as well for the same exact parts and same manufacturing flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547787October 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Taken in for transmission shudder, dealer has known service bulletin for issue. Serviced and fixed issue. Few months later, same issue. Taken back for service, this time, no issues found. Transmission still shudders.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547888October 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
"Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off. Consistently need to move vehicle gear shift back into other gears, then shove gear shift into Park with force allowing me to shut off ignition. Apparently there was a recall about this same common issue many others are experiencing. My vehicle report shows No outstanding recalls, despite this exact issue being a documented, previous recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546741September 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543760September 11, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I went to shell and got Gas on september 7th and september 8th when i started. My traverse it started shaking like it was cold then the check engine light came on i went to autozone it read a p0496 code forevap system flow during non purge
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542274September 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541335August 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Put vehicle into Park and push engine stop button. The engine does not shut off and shift to park light comes on along with alarm. You cannot shut off and lock the vehicle. This is a serious safety issue which GM has not issued a recall. They issued a Technical Service bulletin 19-NA-206 to dealer and requiring customer to pay for the update. This should be a safety recall. There are many complaint on file from GM customers on various models. Can you investigate this and get them to correct this safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541130August 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Just started happening: on occasion, when trying to shut vehicle off, the accessory light kicks on and DIC says "SHIFT TO PARK". I have to restart the car many times and shift it from drive to park to finally get it to shut off. The issue is commonly discussed on youtube. It's the sensor/switch that tells the car it's in park. Please offer a fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540742August 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle had known service bulletin transmission shudder and told torque converter failure for vehicle with only 57000 miles. Vehicle already had TCM and transmission control and flush services at 9,000 and 15,000 miles. GM did 50/50 split of bill since 5 year power warranty was expired. GM should be paying these entire costs to customers for a known quality issue documented in numerous service bulletins for the Traverse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539511August 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534303July 25, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534439July 25, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530076July 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I see that there is a recall for the exhaust leaks on the 2019 model. But there is a service alert for all Chevrolet Traverse from 2018-2022. Why are repairs on covered on the 2019?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529961July 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529775June 30, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Catalytic converter issues and flex pipes, needing replaced due to weak welding and lack of structure is dangerous releasing carbon monoxide and gas in the car while driving with my children
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529564June 29, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When you turn off engine it tells you to shift to park when it is already in park. Then it continues to give you bells there is a problem. My nephews 2018 equinox has started doing the same thing. Since we just put $1400 in A/C and going back in for A/C we will probably park in since our income can not accommodate more repairs. It only has 53,000 miles on it very well taken care of.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525155June 3, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Starting on June 1, 2023 (odometer 73,200), when I shift to park my vehicle & then attempt to turn off my vehicle, I receive a warning “ACTION REQUIRED Shift to Park.” I am unable to turn my vehicle off or lock it until I repeatedly jiggle the shifter for it to sense that my vehicle actually is parked. This is a know issue with multiple GM vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524405May 30, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car started making a rattling noise. It took over a month to finally determine it was coming from the exhaust system. When we inspected it to try to fix it, there is a crack and a hole at the exhaust bracket. This is what has caused it to loosen. After doing research on this, it appears this is a known issue and the warranty was extended for the 2019 but not the 2018 when it is the exact same issue for both. So my vehicle repair for a known issue is now not covered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523858May 25, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2018 Chevy traverse with less than 30,000 miles and I keep getting a “Shift to Park” message after my car is in park. It prevents me from turning off my car and locking it. Dealership told me it is a common issue. I will have to pay out of pocket in addition to, in order to diagnose, I have to have the issue happening while it is at the dealership. It randomly happens and I can’t go bk and forth to the dealership to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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