Chevrolet

Traverse (2nd)

2018-2025 · Full-Size SUV · 4 engines
Best Engine Recommended (4.8)
1,482 NHTSA Complaints
13 Recalls
6 Fire Reports
46 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

LY5

5.3L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

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LTG - SIDI, ALUM DOHC, VVT, DCVCP

2.0L 4-cyl
Recommended (3.8)
12 complaints 6.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
5
engine
3
brakes
3
interior
2
other
1

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (5 complaints)
Engine Issues (3 complaints)
Brakes Issues (3 complaints)

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LK0

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo
⚠️ Caution (2.0)
254 complaints 127.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
142
safety systems
74
electrical
53
engine
39
transmission
28

Known Issues

Brakes Issues (142 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (74 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (53 complaints)

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LFY - Spark Ignited Direct injection, ATSS, GEN 1

3.6L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.8)
1,187 complaints 197.0 per year Gasoline
5 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
412
electrical
267
engine
265
other
179
fuel system
83

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (412 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (267 complaints)
Engine Issues (265 complaints)

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CHEVROLET Traverse (2018-2025)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Chevrolet Traverse regardless of engine variant.

Transmission Issues (445 complaints)
transmission serious
Electrical System Issues (321 complaints)
electrical serious
Engine Issues (307 complaints)
engine serious
Brakes Issues (227 complaints)
brakes serious
Fuel System Issues (83 complaints)
fuel_system serious

Recalls (13)

23V172000Mar 15, 2023serious
Powertrain

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

23V042000Feb 1, 2023serious
Powertrain

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

22V210000Mar 30, 2022serious
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

21V115000Feb 24, 2021serious
Tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

21V472000Jun 23, 2021serious
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

21V817000Oct 17, 2021serious
Powertrain

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

21V246000Aug 3, 2021serious
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

20V446000Jul 29, 2020serious
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

20V668000Oct 28, 2020serious
Powertrain

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

20V639000Oct 14, 2020serious
Fuel System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

20V684000May 10, 2020serious
Tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

19V643000Jun 8, 2019serious
Structure

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.

18V774000Jan 10, 2018serious
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

The 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse has accumulated 1,482 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Transmission, Electrical System, Engine. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Chevrolet Traverse engine is most reliable?

The 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse was offered with 4 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3.6L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse a good used car?

The 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 1,482 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse have?

The 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse has 1,482 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

There are 13 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2018-2025 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Traverse?

Before buying a used Chevrolet Traverse, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Transmission, Electrical System, Engine, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,482 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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