Chevrolet Traverse Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 476 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Traverse across 12 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (117). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (57% of reports).
- 476electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 269 of 476 complaints (57%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 167 of 476 complaints (35%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 72 of 476 complaints (15%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 39 of 476 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 440 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 476 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Traverse electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Traverse | 1 | 1% | 16,876 |
| 2023 Traverse | 1 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2018 Traverse | 8 | 2% | 9,000 |
| 2017 Traverse | 4 | 1% | 38,543 |
| 2016 Traverse | 15 | 5% | 50,500 |
| 2015 Traverse | 22 | 7% | 57,075 |
| 2014 Traverse | 117 | 21% | 74,500 |
| 2013 Traverse | 43 | 27% | 74,500 |
| 2012 Traverse | 84 | 24% | 96,000 |
| 2011 Traverse | 103 | 17% | 81,000 |
| 2010 Traverse | 57 | 9% | 78,500 |
| 2009 Traverse | 21 | 5% | 101,863 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 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 contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving out of the dealer's parking lot at 4-5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the messages "Service ESC System" and "Brake System Failure - Press Hard to Brake - Do Not Drive" were displayed, and the check engine…
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was retrieved from a dealer after a recall regarding the air bags; however, while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the Stability…
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle stopped abruptly. The check engine, traction control, stability control, and air conditioner warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle speed unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. During the failure the message "Traction Off", "Engine Power Reduce" and "Stabili-trac" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the "ESC" message displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately restart. The contact stated that approximately one hour later…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traverses have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 476 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Traverse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Traverse electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 269 of 476 complaints, followed by “engine power” (167).
Other Chevrolet Traverse problems
- Engine problems (1,117)
- Air Bags problems (1,051)
- Steering problems (955)
- Power Train problems (921)
- Electrical System problems (852)
- Service Brakes problems (393)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (306)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (208)
See all Chevrolet Traverse problems.