"How reliable is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?"

"Based on 636 NHTSA complaints, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has a median complaint mileage of 25000 miles. The most common issue is Power Train."

"What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is Power Train, accounting for a significant portion of the 636 total complaints filed."

2018 Chevrolet Traverse: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 636 complaints

636

Total Complaints

25,000mi

Median Mileage

Power Train

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

9,000 25th Percentile

25,000 Median Mileage

48,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train

171

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Engine

Service Brakes

Fuel/Propulsion System

Steering

Exterior Lighting

Suspension

Seat Belts

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"KEEP GETTING ERROR MESSAGE: "ASSISTED STEERING IS LIMITED. PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY". THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TRUING TURNS. WHEN ERROR CODE WAS DISPLAYED. CAR ONLY HAS 552 MILES. THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL STEERING ISSUES FOR THE 2018 MODELS."

"WAS SOLD A CHEVY TRAVERSE WITH NON-FUNCTIONING AIRBAGS. DEFECTIVE PART NUMBER: 13524236"

"WAS DRIVING FROM NYC TO TORONTO. WE STOPPED 3 HOURS AFTER FOR BATHROOM BREAK AND LUNCH. I DID NOT LEAVE THE CAR THEREFORE THE CAR REMAINED ON. DROVE FOR ANOTHER 2 HOURS AND STOPPED FOR A BATHROOM BREAK AT JUNIUS PONDS TRAVEL PLAZA AROUND 330PM. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND THATS WHEN WE REALIZED WE DROVE ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 171 complaints

25th: 15,250 mi Median: 32,450 mi 75th: 48,869 mi

Unknown Or Other 97 complaints

25th: 9,000 mi Median: 15,438 mi 75th: 40,000 mi

Electrical System 91 complaints

25th: 9,375 mi Median: 16,000 mi 75th: 27,000 mi

Engine 75 complaints

25th: 7,528 mi Median: 18,835 mi 75th: 35,554 mi

Service Brakes 36 complaints

25th: 18,718 mi Median: 37,000 mi 75th: 48,150 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 76 TX: 74 MI: 58 PA: 42 CA: 38 MD: 38 OH: 32 NY: 26 IL: 24 NC: 21

Who Files Complaints?

0.9%

Original Owners

99.1%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Traverse — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
2009	581	87,000	Steering	26
2010	922	75,000	Steering	25
2011	945	72,000	Engine	31
2012	587	88,000	Engine	16
2013	294	76,000	Electrical System	14
2014	879	67,000	Air Bags	10
2015	416	49,000	Air Bags	15
2016	380	46,800	Air Bags	16
2017	415	38,000	Air Bags	17
2019	517	23,500	Power Train	19
2020	265	40,000	Engine	19
2021	102	57,500	Electrical System	7
2022	115	47,000	Power Train	3
2023	92	33,500	Power Train	9
2024	183	3,900	Service Brakes	0
2025	270	9,995	Service Brakes	8

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Automatic Transmission

Campaign 20V668000 | 29/10/2020

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custom

Critical Fasteners

Campaign 21V246000 | 08/04/2021

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer s

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28