2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2018 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 2018 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 460 | 393 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,108 | 1,070 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,500 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 194 | 163 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 108 |
| Engine | 84 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 21 |
| Steering | 14 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 43 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 7 |
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 GMC Acadia
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.