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2023 Chevrolet Traverse

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse are lower than the model-year median of 302.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 21 of 88 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

Engine complaints

17 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2024
Engine

I was told from Dan Cummins where I bought my vehicle that there was a recall on my vehicle for the exhaust pipe, when I tried to get it fixed I was told there wasn’t. When I searched up the recall it says “yes there is a recall on 2023 Chevy traverse for the exhaust pipe” and where the parts are saying it’s recalled “ exhaust f…

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I was told from Dan Cummins where I bought my vehicle that there was a recall on my vehicle for the exhaust pipe, when I tried to get it fixed I was told there wasn’t. When I searched up the recall it says “yes there is a recall on 2023 Chevy traverse for the exhaust pipe” and where the parts are saying it’s recalled “ exhaust front intermediate pipe and the catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe gasket” is exactly where my hole is in my exhaust pipe. It started as a leak but has grown into a hole due to not being fixed. I tried adding photos of it and where it says there is a recall that “ Dealers will replace the front exhaust pipe on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse at no cost to the customer” but I don’t know if they uploaded.

NHTSA ODI #11616209

Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2024
Engine

Vehicle shut down and stopped suddenly while driving. Twice this happened. Both times were under 20 miles per hour. Once at a railroad crossing and the other was turning onto a major roadway. Dealership can not locate the problem.

NHTSA ODI #11604415

Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2024
Engine

I have requested since April to have the recall fixed on my vehicle with no repairs to date. I have just been told the part is on back order but will let me know when it is available. It’s currently going on a year with no resolution for the known recall.

NHTSA ODI #11579789

Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

The exhaust pipe, gaskets and muffler. Yes, at times we do smell the exhaust inside the vehicle and a loud sound coming from the engine when the vehicle is in motion and on standby. Yes they were notified and are still waiting for parts to have it repaired. They advised to continue driving my car and refused to provide a rental …

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The exhaust pipe, gaskets and muffler. Yes, at times we do smell the exhaust inside the vehicle and a loud sound coming from the engine when the vehicle is in motion and on standby. Yes they were notified and are still waiting for parts to have it repaired. They advised to continue driving my car and refused to provide a rental to use during the downtime due to my ‘issue’ not covered by my warranty or extended warranty because my vehicle is over 36k miles. No warnings were on in the vehicle to notify me, I just noticed a weird sound as my car would start up when the vehicle is started and never stopped.

NHTSA ODI #11579788

Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2024
Engine

Exhaust front flex pipe leaking from crack at welded hanger. Upon research, this is a problem that go back to 2019. (Bulletin No.: PIP5681 Published date: 09/26/2019) ( Chevrolet TSB N222385510)

NHTSA ODI #11571583

Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

I HAD 2 MILE HR FRONT SIDE INPACK IN A PARKING LOT WHITCH PUSHED ME INTO ANTHER PARKED CAR .THEN AT THAT POINT MY CAR WENT INTO AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED .I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BREAK NO HELP .I PROCEEDED TO HIT OTHER CARS AFTER THE 3RD AND 4RD CAR IT FINALLY QUIT .THIS WAS AT A SMALL AIRPORT THANK GOT NO ONE WAS COMING OUT OF THE…

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I HAD 2 MILE HR FRONT SIDE INPACK IN A PARKING LOT WHITCH PUSHED ME INTO ANTHER PARKED CAR .THEN AT THAT POINT MY CAR WENT INTO AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED .I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BREAK NO HELP .I PROCEEDED TO HIT OTHER CARS AFTER THE 3RD AND 4RD CAR IT FINALLY QUIT .THIS WAS AT A SMALL AIRPORT THANK GOT NO ONE WAS COMING OUT OF THE AIRPORT .I DID EVERYTHING I COULD TO STOP THIS CAR .IT JUST KEPT PICKING UP SPEED .

NHTSA ODI #11567972

Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2023
Electrical SystemEngine

After owning new vehicle for one month the check engine light comes on, return to dealer for service and we are told there is a known issue with 2023 Traverse showing check engine light off the lot. The vehicle is inspected and found that wires from the computer are rubbing/melting against a hot surface in the engine/transmissio…

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After owning new vehicle for one month the check engine light comes on, return to dealer for service and we are told there is a known issue with 2023 Traverse showing check engine light off the lot. The vehicle is inspected and found that wires from the computer are rubbing/melting against a hot surface in the engine/transmission causing a faulty check engine light.

NHTSA ODI #11532899

Official recalls

2

23V172000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Mar 16, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

23V042000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Feb 2, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.