2018 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 18,835 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (18% of reports).
- 85engine complaints
- 18,835median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 15 of 85 complaints (18%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 6 of 85 complaints (7%)
- Special coverage: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
- Purge valve: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 5 | 20% | 2,700 |
| 2025 Traverse | 13 | 7% | 34,188 |
| 2024 Traverse | 31 | 22% | 1,200 |
| 2023 Traverse | 18 | 20% | 44,000 |
| 2022 Traverse | 18 | 18% | 17,000 |
| 2021 Traverse | 11 | 12% | 86,500 |
| 2020 Traverse | 70 | 30% | 58,000 |
| 2019 Traverse | 62 | 15% | 18,500 |
| 2018 Traverse | 85 | 18% | 18,835 |
| 2017 Traverse | 25 | 7% | 30,272 |
| 2016 Traverse | 31 | 11% | 46,900 |
| 2015 Traverse | 37 | 12% | 46,359 |
| 2014 Traverse | 118 | 22% | 67,385 |
| 2013 Traverse | 45 | 28% | 89,500 |
| 2012 Traverse | 115 | 32% | 96,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 204 | 34% | 86,000 |
| 2010 Traverse | 178 | 27% | 86,944 |
| 2009 Traverse | 50 | 11% | 112,485 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
First issue-cracked catalytic converter caused leaking carbon monoxide inside vehicle. When I was driving I could smell strong, nauseating fuel smell and would have to drive with windows open to try and get fresh air. Took it to local shop for repair which cost $2700. After repair did some research…
Cracked flex pipe on exhaust system
Corrosion of the exhaust pipes lead to an exhaust leak.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Chevrolet Traverses have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (18% of the 463 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 18,835 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 15 of 85 complaints, followed by “catalytic converter” (6).
Other 2018 Chevrolet Traverse problems
- Power Train problems (195)
- Electrical System problems (102)
See all 2018 Chevrolet Traverse problems or engine problems across all Traverse years.