2020 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front intermediate exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld fractured at the engine manifold, causing the exhaust pipe to break completely loose. We can now actively smell raw exhaust fumes inside the passenger cabin while operating the vehicle, creating an immediate safety hazard for carbon monoxide…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and there was a delay while the transmission was shifting gears. The vehicle was sputtering and jerking while driving. While turning out of a driveway and driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle…”
filed Jul 30, 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 | 17% |
| 2025 Traverse | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 31 | 23% |
| 2023 Traverse | 17 | 19% |
| 2022 Traverse | 17 | 17% |
| 2021 Traverse | 11 | 12% |
| 2019 Traverse | 62 | 15% |
| 2018 Traverse | 84 | 18% |
| 2017 Traverse | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 Traverse | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 Traverse | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 Traverse | 117 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.