2023 Chevrolet Traverse: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 92 complaints
92
Total Complaints
33,500mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
9
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

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

21,500 25th Percentile
33,500 Median Mileage
65,500 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train
19
Engine
14
Electrical System
12
Service Brakes
9
Unknown Or Other
6
Fuel/Propulsion System
5
Exterior Lighting
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Body
2
Automatic Emergency Braking
2

Severity Assessment

9
Crashes
0
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted without warning. The contact then stated that he heard an abnormal buzzing sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. No warning li..."
"The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th..."
"The transmission downshifts hard when in lower gears and sometimes when shifting to.higher gears."

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 19 complaints
25th: 13,250 mi Median: 41,500 mi 75th: 83,303 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 12 CA: 12 TX: 11 MI: 7 NY: 7 AZ: 6 TN: 5 NJ: 3 KY: 3 WI: 3

Chevrolet Traverse — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200958126
201092225
201194531
201258716
201329414
201487910
201541615
201638016
201741517
201863614
201951719
202026519
20211027
20221153
20241830
20252708

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Driveshaft
Campaign 23V042000 | 02/02/2023
A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 23V172000 | 16/03/2023
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer se

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