Chevrolet Traverse Complaints (2022)

101 consumer complaints on file.

#11773499October 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
When attempting to turn off my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the engine shuts off, but the vehicle remains in the ON position. The vehicle does not recognize that the transmission is in Park, preventing the electrical system from shutting off completely as intended. This issue is concerning because the vehicle does not properly complete the shutdown process even though the gear selector is in Park. The vehicle's electrical systems remain on, which may result in the battery draining and could affect the vehicle's normal operation. I am concerned that this may be a defect involving the transmission Park recognition system, gear selector, or ignition and shutdown system. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue to determine whether it affects other 2022 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and whether a safety-related defect exists that requires corrective action. A vehicle should properly recognize when it is in Park and allow the driver to shut it off completely. This malfunction needs to be investigated and addressed to help prevent further problems for vehicle owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772071October 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently, and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnosis determined that the transmission had failed and required replacement. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769916October 8, 2026
ENGINE
Exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764073September 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The transmission failed after picking up my son from daycare. I pulled on to the main road heading home. It started to speed up and suddenly started jerking back and forth causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and then the car would not go over 15 mph. A few minutes later the check engine light came on and this is the first time it has come on. Called a tow truck and had it towed to a gm dealership they reproduced the issue and told me the transmission is bad and I need a new one because it is a sealed system it cannot be rebuilt. They quoted me $9900 for a new one and also said the transmission is on backorder with no idea when they will be available. They did not say what the labor charge was. This is outrageous for a vehicle that is less than 5 years old.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763259September 10, 2026
POWER TRAIN
In 2024, at 49000 miles, my transmission gave out and wouldnt allow me to accelerate. GM replaced the transmission. This past week, while driving on a busy hwy, it happened again. I narrowly avoided an accident and had to get my car towed a hour home. These are the codes P0700, P2732, P0746
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762414September 6, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My emergency parking brake keeps activating while I’m driving where it is engaging itself while I’m driving almost causing accidents
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755713August 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second issue we have had with this vehicle was injectors going bad and causing a bad misfire making driveability rough. We have gone through three O2 sensors in the past 4 years. we have replaced the alternator and are fixing to replace it again. the driverside axle seal leaked. transmission slips bad. there is a current random misfire. Back in may of 2025 we were driving to Florida from missouri and had to slam on the brakes and when we released the brake the car refused to move and when i pressed the gas harder there was a loud bang like we had been hit but it was like the brakes had locked up completely. It shudders bad when starting. Two months ago the steering locked up while driving. Vehicle has been inspected several times by the dealer we bought it from but driving this vehicle is becoming my families worst nightmare.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754922August 5, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
I am receiving a shift to park warning message when vehicle is in park and is turned off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752007July 22, 2026
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid pump had become inoperable, and the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the front windshield and the rear windshield. During the failure the windshields could not be properly cleaned while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the washer fluid pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749785July 11, 2026
ENGINE
Shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. I am worried it will stall and I will be in an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749046July 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while vehicle was running). The vehicle was ultimately stopped by a tree with damage to the tailgate and rear. The gear shift selector remained in park for the entire incident. A claim was filed with GM and the Traverse was initially labeled as a “intermittent failure” in my May 2026 claim interview. Post GM inspection, the vehicle is now deemed “operational” (no repairs from GM) and being returned to my family as of July 2026.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741843June 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car is having a shift to park error message. I am unable to leave the car in parked position without restarting the vechicle several times and moving shifter to Park, Nuetral and Reverse Several times. There shows no recalls on my car. However this has to be a saftey issue covered under warranty. I transport my children in this car and dont want any incidents with the car rolling away hurting us or others. I need help resolving this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740987May 30, 2026
SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My front seat belt will not buckle at times, has happened multiple times. When I stop and go to park it will say shift to park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740986May 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My transmission started acting up at 77,000 miles. Was struggling to accelerate. Brought in to chevy twice for it, could never locate issue. They located it after my warranty expired. No warning lights would come on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736038May 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving in first gear, the vehicle would independently enter limp mode as the check engine light would appear on the instrument panel. Due to the vehicle failing to accelerate above first gear, the contact would be forced to restart the vehicle as the vehicle would then resume normal operation. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer nine times due to the failure. The dealer had failed to duplicate the failure; however, when using a code reader, a message for the transmission control module would appear. Despite the dealer replacing both the transmission control module and wire harness attached to the module, the failure had persisted. The dealer had requested a traveling engineer to inspect the vehicle where unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle. The vehicle did appear to be repaired after the initial repair; however, the failure recently returned. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733778April 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I noticed that the transmission has a shutter really bad before I crossed over a hundred thousand miles it is gotten so bad that you cannot drive the vehicle without it shuttering it almost every gear. Took it to the dealership dealership said it had too many miles and all the warranties in all that couldn't help us they want $10,000 to replace it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731340April 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the alarm sounded and the message, "Shift to Park," was displayed even though the gear shifter was in park. The contact shifted from park into several driving positions before the vehicle recognized that the transmission was in park, and the vehicle was turned off. The failure had become a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the gear shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728426April 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Shift to Park. Unable to turn the car off even though the car is in park. This was previously fixed in 10/24 and started up in 10/25 a few days after the 1yr warranty. I reached out to the dealership that repaired it in 2024 and was told that I would have to pay for the service as the part is not covered under the powertrain warranty. I reached out to GM for assistance and that was a lost cause. I was told that the repairs will only last 1 to 2 yrs, so this appears that it will be a temporary fix. My car has about 55000 miles on it. To know that I may possibly have to continue to get this fixed, I feel like this should be considered a lemon and they should refund me for the cost of the vehicle or give me another car. GM knows that the Shift to Park is an ongoing issue with this year, make, model and have failed to issue a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726415March 23, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am reporting a dangerous failure of the fuel supply control module in my vehicle, which caused the engine to stall and cut off during acceleration while driving in heavy, 45-60 mph traffic. While I was able to have the issue diagnosed and repaired by Newman’s Auto—with an invoice available—I believe this 44,000-mile vehicle experienced a premature failure. Given that this component is currently recalled on similar Chevrolet SUVs and trucks, I believe this model should be included in the recall. I can be reached at [XXX] or [XXX] for further information. 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
#11726396March 23, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the low oil warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and opened a case, and stated that fifty percent of the cost of repair would be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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