2023 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Traverse years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. That ranks 16th out of 18 Traverse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (31 complaints, 34%), typically at around 66,200 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 92owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 34% | 66,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 22% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 20% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 13% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 88,071 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2023 traverse rs experienced a loud grinding noise and sudden loss of power, almost like i slammed the brakes on while moving. I was in the middle of the road and i could have been rear ended. 10/12/26. This matches the GM recall N222389310 exactly but my vin is currently excluded. I am also…
My car the steering gets hard to turn I have to turn car off and bk on also at light it lose power and roll and come back on sometimes things work and some times it donât I have to shut off car and restart for things to work correctly and sometimes it work for a little bit while then start doing…
The high-pressure fuel pump/fuel delivery system failed on my 2023 Chevrolet Traverse at approximately 47,480 miles. The vehicle generated diagnostic trouble code P0091. An authorized Chevrolet dealership inspected the vehicle and documented that the high-pressure fuel pump was âinternally…
Engine started consuming oil at around 25-30k miles. Now adding 3Q between the recommened oil change period. First realized this when driving on road trip and the engine oil low warning triggered. Driving at night on a interstate - had to pull off and find a safe place to check it. Could of been…
2023 Chevy Traverse LT with 33, 884 miles on it. ABS, TC, Service ESC, Service 4WD, Reduced Steering Assist. OBD2 Codes: C0040, U0414, U0121 populated. There is a short in the Electronic Brake Control Monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace…
Other Chevrolet Traverse years
← 2022 Traverse · 2024 Traverse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 25 | 1 |
| 2025 Traverse | 184 | 0 |
| 2024 Traverse | 141 | 0 |
| 2023 | 92 | 2 |
| 2022 Traverse | 99 | 1 |
| 2021 Traverse | 92 | 3 |
| 2020 Traverse | 233 | 8 |
| 2019 Traverse | 412 | 3 |
| 2018 Traverse | 464 | 2 |
| 2017 Traverse | 361 | 3 |
| 2016 Traverse | 292 | 5 |
| 2015 Traverse | 313 | 5 |
| 2014 Traverse | 548 | 7 |
| 2013 Traverse | 162 | 4 |
| 2012 Traverse | 354 | 5 |
| 2011 Traverse | 608 | 5 |
| 2010 Traverse | 669 | 5 |
| 2009 Traverse | 448 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Traverse model years, the 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.