2020 Chevrolet Traverse engine and engine cooling problems
23 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 upon starting the vehicle, the exhaust system made an abnormally loud sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was determined that the front clamp on the exhaust system was…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied in the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle while stationary or while driving. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
filed Jan 12, 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 | 2% |
| 2023 Traverse | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Traverse | 7 | 8% |
| 2019 Traverse | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Traverse | 16 | 4% |
| 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.