How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which is about 7% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V092000, reported February 21, 2014, covers transmission shift cable adjusters on 2014 Traverse and related GM models with automatic transmissions. The remedy is dealer inspection and replacement of the affected adjusters.

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

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Traverse is 54,125 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did the 2014 Traverse's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Traverse.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, about 7% of its 547 total complaints, with median failure mileage of 54,125. A related recall (14V092000) covers transmission shift cable adjusters, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 7% of 547
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 54,125 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into reverse or rolling backward even though the shift lever was in park.
Some describe the vehicle downshifting or disengaging on its own while driving at highway speed, forcing the driver to shift into neutral to slow down.
Several report the transmission freezing or hesitating for a period of time while driving, occurring at both low and high speeds.
Owners describe sudden loss of forward power accompanied by warning messages such as "reduced engine power," "stabilitrak," or "traction control off."
Some report the transmission failing to upshift or shift at all, requiring the driver to pull over and restart the vehicle.
Owners note jerking or hesitation during acceleration that they associate with the transmission trying to engage.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2014, latest Oct 15, 2025.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Oct 2025; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA 14V092000Feb 21, 2014Transmission & Powertrain355 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

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 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Traverse, which is about 7% of the 547 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V092000, reported February 21, 2014, covers transmission shift cable adjusters on 2014 Traverse and related GM models with automatic transmissions. The remedy is dealer inspection and replacement of the affected adjusters.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Traverse is 54,125 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the 2014 Traverse's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Traverse.