Chevy Travers
Common Problems & Issues
Discover the most reported problems, reliability concerns, and maintenance tips for the chevy traverse.
Most Common Problems
Engine & Performance
Rough idling, oil leaks, and engine noise reported by owner.
Transmission Issues
Shifting problems and transmission slipping concerns.
Electrical Problems
Battery drain and malfunctioning sensors and electronics.
Interior & Trim Wear
Rough idling, oil leaks, and engine noise reported by owner.
Detailed Problem Insights
Engine Problems
What owners report:
- Some Traverse models can show excessive oil consumption or engine roughness/stalling, especially at low speeds.
- Check engine lights and engine-related warnings are fairly common, sometimes due to emissions system components or sensors.
- Owner anecdotes also include early check-engine warnings and needing dealer service even on relatively new vehicles.
What owners report:
Some Traverse models can show excessive oil consumption or engine roughness/stalling, especially at low speeds.
Check engine lights and engine-related warnings are fairly common, sometimes due to emissions system components or sensors.
Owner anecdotes also include early check-engine warnings and needing dealer service even on relatively new vehicles.
Frequency & Severity:
Consumer reports list engine-related minor and major trouble spots (e.g., accessory belts, mounts, or major engine components) across multiple years.
Serious engine failures are less common than transmission or electrical complaints but do occur.
✔️ Bottom Line: Engine issues aren’t the number-one problem, but they do occur occasionally and often show up as warning lights and rough running.
- Consumer reports list engine-related minor and major trouble spots (e.g., accessory belts, mounts, or major engine components) across multiple years.
- Serious engine failures are less common than transmission or electrical complaints but do occur.
✔️ Bottom Line: Engine issues aren’t the number-one problem, but they do occur occasionally and often show up as warning lights and rough running.
Transmission Problems
Common complaints:
- Rough shifting, slipping, jerking, hesitation or complete loss of drive power are recurring themes in owner complaints.
- Some vehicles reportedly leak transmission fluid or fail completely at low mileage, leading to breakdowns.
- Multiple reports mention transmission rebuilds or replacements being needed.
Reported Symptoms:
- Slipping between gears
- Rough or delayed gear changes
- Sudden loss of power while driving
✔️ Bottom Line: Transmission issues are one of the most frequently reported and serious complaints for the Traverse. They range from minor shifting roughness to major failures requiring rebuilds or replacement.
Electrical Issues
Types of problems owners experience:
- Infotainment screens freezing, rebooting, or becoming unresponsive.
- Random warning lights or error messages on the dashboard.
- Electrical accessories like power windows, locks, or rearview mirrors flickering or failing.
- Some owners have reported issues with sensors or wiring rubbing and causing faults.
Common triggers:
- Software bugs
- Loose or poorly routed wiring
- Module glitches
✔️ Bottom Line: Electrical issues — especially with the infotainment and dashboard electronics — are common and often annoying but vary a lot from vehicle to vehicle.
Interior & Exterior Wear
Owner-reported wear problems:
- Paint and trim issues (peeling, fading, loose trim) show up in several reliability surveys.
- Reports of squeaks, rattles, wind noise, and other interior or exterior fit-and-finish complaints.
- Some owners describe the interior materials as budget-feeling compared to competitors’ SUVs.
- Other wear items (like seat controls, mirrors, and seals) have also been listed in surveys.
✔️ Bottom Line: Fit-and-finish and materials quality aren’t major safety issues but owners do commonly complain that the interior/exterior finish seems cheaper than expected.
Technology & infotainment
Most common tech issues:
- Infotainment glitches such as freezing, unexpected restarts, and laggy interfaces are frequently mentioned.
- Problems with backup camera, phone connectivity, and driver-assist systems crop up in owner feedback.
- Software updates sometimes help, but issues may persist afterward.
✔️ Bottom Line: Tech and infotainment systems are a common source of frustration due to bugs, lag, and intermittent failures.
Maintenance Tips & Solutions
Regular Oil
Changes
Prevent engine wear
Check the Transmission
Avoid costly repairs
Inspect
Electronics
Battery & wiring checks
