Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
Owners have filed 1,117 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chevrolet Traverse across 18 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (204). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (18% of reports).
- 1,117engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%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 205 of 1,117 complaints (18%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 173 of 1,117 complaints (15%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 144 of 1,117 complaints (13%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Chevrolet Traverse at $3,950, and half of them between $3,200 and $6,050.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 721 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,117 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 8 an injury.
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 | 32 | 23% | 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 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.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse, 2.5L turbo (LK0). The cooling system has repeatedly lost coolant through quick-connect hose fittings. On 4-3-2026, at 36,650 miles, Washington Chevrolet replaced the radiator inlet hose under warranty for coolant loss. After that repair the vehicle kept losing coolant, and…
I am having the exact same issue as recall NHTSAID 14V614000, Manufacturer Campaign 14515. The car only gives me one warning, "Service stability track system" before the car completely stalls out. The car stalled out and completely shut off while I was on the freeway. I coasted to the shoulder of…
Exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. The contactâs wife stated that while driving 55 MPH, the electronic control system and brake system failure the vehicle decelerated and went into LIMP Mode. The brake pedal became spongy, and while driving, the vehicle coasted to a stop. The vehicle was…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traverses have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,117 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,950 (half paid between $3,200 and $6,050), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 205 of 1,117 complaints, followed by “timing chain” (173).
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