2021 Chevrolet Traverse power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went in for service at Chey 112 in Medford, NY they advised me that my computer needed to be replaced they replaced the computer and I started having transmission issues.”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“Transmission shutters at lower gear going from 20-30 mph approximately and at the speed of 60-70 mph. When this happens it causes a delay in acceleration and for the whole car to shake. This was also noted by my mechanic even after changing transmission fluid and had concerns for the safety if it…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against…Campaign 21V817000 · Oct 18, 2021
Power Train problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 3 | 13% |
| 2025 Traverse | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 Traverse | 29 | 33% |
| 2022 Traverse | 43 | 44% |
| 2020 Traverse | 39 | 17% |
| 2019 Traverse | 167 | 41% |
| 2018 Traverse | 194 | 42% |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Traverse | 36 | 12% |
| 2015 Traverse | 23 | 7% |
| 2014 Traverse | 36 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.