2023 Chevrolet Traverse power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving in the lower gears and attempting to accelerate, the rear wheels suddenly locked up. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a local independent…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?Stumbles harshly when accelerating and deaccelerating Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the…Campaign 23V172000 · Mar 16, 2023
- Left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ringCampaign 23V042000 · Feb 2, 2023
Power Train problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 3 | 13% |
| 2025 Traverse | 13 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 17 | 13% |
| 2022 Traverse | 43 | 44% |
| 2021 Traverse | 15 | 17% |
| 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 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.