2018 Chevrolet Traverse exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while his daughter driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop at a traffic light, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the driver’s side taillight was blown due to water entering the taillight assembly. While driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the battery failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the following day while driving…”
filed Jul 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 Traverse | 5 | 6% |
| 2022 Traverse | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Traverse | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Traverse | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Traverse | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Traverse | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Traverse | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 Traverse | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Traverse | 7 | 1% |
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.