Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Problems

Traverse owners have made 596 complaints over 12 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 32nd in overall reliability out of 40 Chevrolet models, with real engine and steering concerns.

3 Common Chevrolet Traverse Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Traverse owners have to deal with.

  3. Inflated MPGs

    General Motors admits their estimated gas mileage for certain 2016 SUVs was a bit too optimistic. To make up for the snafu, the automaker will pay up or offer warranty extensions to 135,000 owners.

    Continue reading article "Inflated MPGs" A yellow and white gas pump with the words Fuel Save on the front.

What Traverse Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Traverse Generations

The Traverse has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2009–2017).

Traverse Key Numbers

  1. 596 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 1,768 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 17 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Traverse Class-Action Lawsuits

The Traverse has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Dismissed

    Casey, et al., v. General Motors, LLC.

    3:20-CV-00299

    1. Dismissed

      In dismissing the GM class action lawsuit, the judge ruled the plaintiff fails to allege facts which support that GM was aware of any fuse block defects predating the sale of the vehicles listed in the lawsuit.

    2. Case Filed

      A General Motors fuse block class action lawsuit alleges certain GM vehicles have problems with the tension of the terminals that can cause stalled engines and other electrical malfunctions.

Recent Traverse News

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  2. A proposed settlement will award certain GM owners in Arizona about $200 each for owning cars with ignition switch problems.

    The $6.28 million will be paid to about 33,000 GM owners in Arizona, as long as they purchased the vehicles between July 2009 and July 2014 and didn't get rid of the vehicles before the ignition switch recalls were announced in 2014..

    As with any settlement, there are plenty of stipulations which you can read about here.

    keep reading article "GM Settlement Will Refund Arizona Customers $200 for Ignition Switch Woes"

  3. GM admits they dipped their hands into the fuel economy jar and pulled out a couple more MPGs than they should have. Well, I guess dinner is spoiled now.

    Estimates say the fuel economy ratings of the 2016 Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia are inflated by 1 or 2 MPGs. In a world full of defective ignition switches and killer airbags, it's hardly the worst news out there. However, little discrepancies like that can add up over time.

    Now GM wants to make up the difference.

    While exact amounts are unknown, owners should soon expect to receive compensation ranging from prepaid debit cards to extended warranties.

    keep reading article "GM to Compensate Owners for Cheating on MPG Tests"

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