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2015 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 54 engine complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of the 313 total complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 48,717. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
54
17% of 313
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
48,717 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, including in parking lots, that resulted in crashes into barriers, hills, or parked cars.
  • Some owners describe the vehicle surging to 40-50 mph on its own while backing out of a garage, with the brake failing to stop the acceleration.
  • Others report a sudden loss of engine power while driving in traffic, with the check engine and stabilitrak lights illuminating just before the stall.
  • A few describe the engine shutting off completely at highway speed along with the radio and other electrical systems going dark.
  • One owner reported the accelerator pedal sticking in a floored position at highway speed, pushing the vehicle from 80 mph to 90 mph before the driver could slow it with the brakes.
  • Another owner reported the engine dying while turning in a parking lot, requiring the vehicle to be restarted.

When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2015, latest Apr 17, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2015Nov 2016Apr 2018Mar 2019Jun 2020Oct 2021Jun 2023
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2018 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2015 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 many engine complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 54 engine complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 17% of the 313 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2015 Traverse engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints was 48,717 miles.
Are the engine complaints linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area includes 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 54 complaints filed.
Is the 2015 Traverse's engine complaint rate high compared to other years?
At 17% of total complaints, the 2015 Traverse's engine share is lower than years like 2011 (42%) and 2020 (42%), but still represents 54 individual complaints.

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.