2021 Chevrolet Traverse power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding two vehicles provided through Bob Hook Chevrolet in [XXX] . My Chevrolet Traverse has been at the dealership for approximately one month due to a transmission failure. The vehicle has remained unrepaired during that time. The transmission issue has made the…”
filed May 9, 2026
“The car sometimes will not accelerate in the 25-35 mph range and will begin to shudder and shake. This can be very dangerous when attempting to merge on a highway. This also happens when completely stopped and and then accelerating. It will shake and shudders until or not accelerate at all forcing…”
filed Apr 23, 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 | 15% |
| 2025 Traverse | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 Traverse | 27 | 32% |
| 2022 Traverse | 40 | 43% |
| 2020 Traverse | 39 | 18% |
| 2019 Traverse | 163 | 41% |
| 2018 Traverse | 190 | 42% |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Traverse | 36 | 12% |
| 2015 Traverse | 22 | 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.