2013 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle dies while driving in traffic. Has done this since I bought it. Very unsafe. I have had my car since march 2022. While driving it says engine power reduced, traction control, stabli track, and loses power and I have to try to safely make sure I get it off the road. After it dies it won't…”
filed Feb 25, 2024
“It happened several times already and couple of times was so dangerous, I had 4 kids in my car. When I drive from Salem, OR to Portland, OR, in the middle of a highway, my car suddenly doesn't drive. On the dashboard signs are traction controll and stability track or something. Please help me. When…”
filed Oct 16, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 4 | 20% |
| 2025 Traverse | 10 | 6% |
| 2024 Traverse | 30 | 23% |
| 2023 Traverse | 17 | 20% |
| 2022 Traverse | 17 | 18% |
| 2021 Traverse | 10 | 12% |
| 2020 Traverse | 67 | 31% |
| 2019 Traverse | 62 | 16% |
| 2018 Traverse | 83 | 18% |
| 2017 Traverse | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 Traverse | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 Traverse | 37 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.