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2013 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 11% of that year's 162 total complaints. Owners reported fuel gauge inaccuracy and sudden loss of power, with a median failure mileage of 46,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
18
11% of 162
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel gauge shows an incorrect amount of remaining fuel, sometimes fluctuating between 1/8 and 3/8 of a tank while the car sits in park.
  • Low fuel indicator illuminates and the vehicle stalls even though the tank is not actually empty, based on the driver's account.
  • Fuel gauge underestimates or overestimates range to empty, causing the vehicle to run out of gas despite showing miles remaining.
  • Vehicle loses power at highway speed near 70 mph, dropping into a reduced-power state and slowing to 20-30 mph along with dashboard warning lights.

When 2013 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2014, latest Jul 11, 2024.

2013 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2014Oct 2015Sep 2017Jul 2018Mar 2019Jul 2019Aug 2022Jul 2024
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Jul 2024; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201015 (2%)
  2. 201126 (4%)
  3. 201216 (5%)
  4. 201318 (11%)
  5. 201424 (4%)
  6. 201512 (4%)
  7. 20169 (3%)
  8. 20179 (2%)
  9. 201837 (8%)
  10. 201926 (6%)
  11. 202019 (8%)
  12. 20213 (3%)
  13. 20223 (3%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20245 (4%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 11% of the 162 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is 46,500 miles.
What kind of fuel system issues do owners describe?
Owners describe an inaccurate or fluctuating fuel gauge, unexpected stalling, running out of gas despite a gauge reading fuel remaining, and sudden loss of power at highway speed.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.