2017 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“THERE is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those I'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of the recalls but I want to request a Investigation on if my vehicle or any other…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
“Sometimes my backup camera will not show a screen. I have considerable amount of trouble trying to connect my phone to the car. Hands down can I use the GPS on the car. Lights do not come on my dashboard. The RPM bounces up and down from starting it all the way to the while you're driving. The car…”
filed May 22, 2026
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% |
| 2016 Traverse | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 Traverse | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 Traverse | 117 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.