2020 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
67 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 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
“GM published bulletin PIP5681A on 10/05/20 regarding defective welds on the exhaust brackets near the catalytic converter. I had the same exact weld failure and GM is not honoring the warranty coverage, even though their bulletin said that all 2020 Traverse SUVs were included.”
filed Jul 17, 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% |
| 2019 Traverse | 62 | 16% |
| 2018 Traverse | 83 | 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.