2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 2020 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 461 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,107 | 780 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,500 mi | 53,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 195 | 39 |
| Engine | 84 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 25 |
| Steering | 14 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 44 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 16 |
| Stalling | 27 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 25 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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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.