How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA recorded 128 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which makes up 23% of all 547 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. NHTSA campaign 14V223000 covers an engine control module reprogram to fix inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and campaign 14V614000 covers replacement of the chassis electronic module.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Traverse?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 miles at the time these electrical failures were reported.

Did the 2014 Traverse's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 0 fires associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Traverse.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 128 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 23% of its 547 total complaints, the highest share for the electrical area of any Traverse year shown except 2013. Median mileage at failure was 75,000 miles, with two related recalls covering fuel gauge and chassis module issues.

Electrical System complaints: 128; 23% of 547
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Fuel gauge displays inaccurate fuel levels, sometimes showing less fuel than actually in the tank.
Key fob fails to lock or unlock doors, and in one case a key would not release from the ignition.
Radio and infotainment screen go blank intermittently, disabling Bluetooth and other functions until it resets on its own.
Door locks cycle up and down repeatedly on their own while the vehicle is parked or moving.
Multiple warning lights, including airbag and traction control indicators, illuminate together with reported stalling.
Fuse box connectors were found loose, allowing fuses to shift and cause intermittent electrical failures.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 26, 2013, latest Mar 27, 2026.

128 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q3 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
NHTSA 14V223000Apr 30, 2014Electrical System51,640 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.

Electrical System complaints by Traverse model year

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

200938 (8%)
201062 (9%)
201173 (12%)
201249 (14%)
201353 (33%)
2014128 (23%)
201533 (11%)
201628 (10%)
201723 (6%)
2018109 (24%)
2019114 (28%)
202030 (13%)
202122 (25%)
202221 (21%)
202323 (26%)
202425 (18%)
202546 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA recorded 128 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which makes up 23% of all 547 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes. NHTSA campaign 14V223000 covers an engine control module reprogram to fix inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and campaign 14V614000 covers replacement of the chassis electronic module.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Traverse?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 miles at the time these electrical failures were reported.
Did the 2014 Traverse's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 0 fires associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Traverse.