2018 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front passenger tire was losing air, on the way to bring it to tire shop dashboard displayed tire pressure sensor, power steering system, TCM notification, Electronic brake control. Got it to the tire shop bought a new tire and they did a diagnostic test it showed TCM passed and failed, lost…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“2018 Chevy Traverse purchased from Carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing. Vehicle locked itself while running in the garage (garage door open), and CO entered the home where my children were standing near the interior door. Fire dept forced entry into the vehicle…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 5 | 25% |
| 2025 Traverse | 44 | 26% |
| 2024 Traverse | 19 | 15% |
| 2023 Traverse | 18 | 21% |
| 2022 Traverse | 17 | 18% |
| 2021 Traverse | 22 | 26% |
| 2020 Traverse | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 Traverse | 110 | 28% |
| 2017 Traverse | 22 | 6% |
| 2016 Traverse | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 Traverse | 28 | 9% |
| 2014 Traverse | 126 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.