2020 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust pipe” (16% of reports).
- 70engine complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%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.
- Exhaust pipe: mentioned in 11 of 70 complaints (16%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 8 of 70 complaints (11%)
- Special coverage: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
- Mounting bracket: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 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 2020 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.
The front intermediate exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld fractured at the engine manifold, causing the exhaust pipe to break completely loose. We can now actively smell raw exhaust fumes inside the passenger cabin while operating the vehicle, creating an immediate safety hazard for carbon monoxide…
Bracket on the exhaust pipes just before the flex pipes broke free and there is now a hole in the pipe.
Loses oil between oil changes. No visible signs of leaks or odor of burning oil.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Chevrolet Traverses have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about engine for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse (30% of the 233 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 2020 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust pipe”, in 11 of 70 complaints, followed by “catalytic converter” (8).
See all 2020 Chevrolet Traverse problems or engine problems across all Traverse years.