2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems & reliability
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (8 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 21% |
| Engine | 17 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 13% |
| Unknown OR Other | 9 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began jerking very hard during acceleration and shifting. The Check Engine Light illuminated, and the vehicle became unsafe to drive because the transmission was not operating normally. I was concerned that the vehicle could suddenly lose power or…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 25, 2026
“While driving on the highway all of a sudden the vehicle started to vibrate and smell like metal burning . Merged off the highway to find my brakes where super hot. Pulled over for a little bit and drove home very slowly . Mechanic said the pads were locked on the rotors and completely destroyed both pads and rotors…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 16, 2026
“Vehicle is not detecting key fob. Main battery was changed now the vehicle is not detecting keys. both key fob batteries have been replaced as well as the main vehicle battery. This issue is the same issue that the Malibu is having .this is whats happening .Ignition & Starting (TSB 23-NA-163): Addresses conditions…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
531 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The 10 most recent:
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
PIT5966F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin…
PIT6519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 14, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2026
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
PIC6626A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2026
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
PIC6423A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIC6551B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
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