How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Traverse, which is 17% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2013 Traverse.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2013 Traverse?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Traverse is 90,000 miles.

Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2013 Traverse.

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of its 162 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles, and there are no related recalls tied to this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 28; 17% of 162
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission surging and abruptly shifting between gears, worsening the longer the vehicle is driven.
Some describe violent shaking on acceleration above 35 mph, especially in snow, with the transmission feeling like it is bogging down.
Several report sudden loss of power on the highway, with dashboard warnings for traction control, StabiliTrak, and reduced engine power appearing at the same time speed drops sharply.
Owners describe the vehicle jerking or shuddering while accelerating from a stop, with the shaking stopping once a steady speed is reached.
Some report the transmission stalling mid-gear-change, with dealers unable to pinpoint a cause even after flushing the transmission and replacing the filter.

When 2013 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2013, latest Jul 11, 2024.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Jul 2024; peak Jun 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Traverse model year

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

201066 (10%)
201179 (13%)
201246 (13%)
201328 (17%)
201436 (7%)
201523 (7%)
201637 (13%)
201718 (5%)
2018195 (42%)
2019167 (41%)
202039 (17%)
202115 (17%)
202243 (44%)
202329 (33%)
202418 (13%)
202513 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Traverse, which is 17% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2013 Traverse.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2013 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Traverse is 90,000 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2013 Traverse.