2020 Chevrolet Traverse engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that over time the sound became louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked front…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a loud sound coming from the exhaust pipes, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate, with exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Traverse | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Traverse | 7 | 8% |
| 2019 Traverse | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Traverse | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 Traverse | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Traverse | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Traverse | 9 | 1% |
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.