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2014 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 149 of 547 total complaints (27%) on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, with a median failure mileage of 67,885. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, despite 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported.

Engine complaints
149
27% of 547
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
67,885 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of engine power while driving on highways, with no warning lights, sounds, or sputtering before the power cut out.
  • Multiple complaints describe the engine stalling at low speeds, sometimes triggering the check engine light with no diagnosis found by dealers.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle shimmying or vibrating at highway speed along with traction control and check engine lights activating simultaneously.
  • One owner reported the engine catching fire while the vehicle was parked and not running, requiring the fire department to respond.
  • A low-mileage vehicle reportedly moved on its own at very low speed and crashed into a garage with no determined cause.
  • Accelerator pedal reportedly sank to the floor with a sudden rise in engine RPM while the vehicle failed to move forward.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2013, latest Jan 22, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter122013 Q42015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42024 Q12025 Q3
149 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q4 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Traverse model year

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

  1. 2010211 (32%)
  2. 2011253 (42%)
  3. 2012144 (41%)
  4. 201357 (35%)
  5. 2014149 (27%)
  6. 201554 (17%)
  7. 201643 (15%)
  8. 201733 (9%)
  9. 2018105 (23%)
  10. 201968 (17%)
  11. 202095 (42%)
  12. 202118 (20%)
  13. 202218 (18%)
  14. 202320 (22%)
  15. 202436 (26%)
  16. 202520 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 149 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Traverse, making up 27% of all 547 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do 2014 Traverse engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 67,885 miles.
Have engine problems in the 2014 Traverse led to crashes or fires?
NHTSA complaint data for this engine category includes 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries 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.