2023 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2023 Chevy Traverse LT with 33, 884 miles on it. ABS, TC, Service ESC, Service 4WD, Reduced Steering Assist. OBD2 Codes: C0040, U0414, U0121 populated. There is a short in the Electronic Brake Control Monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace…”
filed Sep 15, 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)…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 7 | 29% |
| 2025 Traverse | 45 | 26% |
| 2024 Traverse | 24 | 18% |
| 2022 Traverse | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 Traverse | 22 | 25% |
| 2020 Traverse | 28 | 12% |
| 2019 Traverse | 111 | 27% |
| 2018 Traverse | 101 | 22% |
| 2017 Traverse | 22 | 6% |
| 2016 Traverse | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 Traverse | 28 | 9% |
| 2014 Traverse | 126 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.