Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Traverse across 17 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (58). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (41% of reports).
- 306vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 56%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 125 of 306 complaints (41%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 73 of 306 complaints (24%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 33 of 306 complaints (11%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 29 of 306 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 239 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 306 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Chevrolet Traverse vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2025 Traverse | 7 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2024 Traverse | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Traverse | 2 | 2% | 88,071 |
| 2021 Traverse | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Traverse | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Traverse | 4 | 1% | 4,410 |
| 2018 Traverse | 8 | 2% | 5,300 |
| 2017 Traverse | 10 | 3% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Traverse | 19 | 7% | 45,750 |
| 2015 Traverse | 22 | 7% | 48,065 |
| 2014 Traverse | 48 | 9% | 77,000 |
| 2013 Traverse | 19 | 12% | 88,000 |
| 2012 Traverse | 37 | 10% | 94,370 |
| 2011 Traverse | 58 | 10% | 71,558 |
| 2010 Traverse | 42 | 6% | 74,048 |
| 2009 Traverse | 18 | 4% | 93,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
I was on the interstate trying to merge into traffic and I floored the gas pedal to get into position with the flow of traffic. Upon pushing the gas pedal to its full position the pedal snapped off and I lost my ability to accelerate. I was lucky enough to be able to pull off to the side of the…
My 2016 Chevy Traverse LT with 108,750 miles had issues with the rear brake lights, and the Traction Control light would come on and the Traction Control turns off. A message appears on the dash that shows Service StabiliTrak. When I drive the vehicle to accelerate it shakes, jerks and shudders…
A software update caused the warning lights to go on and off despite no issues surrounding the vehicle (lane assist, forward collision warning). While driving on the interstate going 70MPH the forward collision light flashed a warning which then reduced the cars speed from 70MPH to 40MPH within a…
This started happening about two weeks ago. My check engine light came on and my OBD scanner said a NOX sensor code showed. I told the dealership and I guess they cleared the code and it hasnât reappeared but the reduced acceleration has maintained. It was [XXX] I had just go of work and needed…
Wife had car sitting over night from doing a EMS shift. Went out to car in morning to start to return home and when car started ABS light, ECS light, Brake Light, and Collision light came on. This has resulted in no ABS or safety features. Called dealer and can't look at car for over a month. There…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traverses have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 306 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 125 of 306 complaints, followed by “engine power” (73).
Other Chevrolet Traverse problems
- Engine problems (1,117)
- Air Bags problems (1,051)
- Steering problems (955)
- Power Train problems (921)
- Electrical System problems (852)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (476)
- Service Brakes problems (393)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (208)
See all Chevrolet Traverse problems.