2015 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 7% of its 313 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 61,500 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 23
- 7% of 313
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 61,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Transmission shakes or vibrates vigorously while slowing down at low speed, often between 15 and 25 mph on a slight incline.
- Vehicle stutters or shudders during 2nd-to-3rd gear upshifts and downshifts at low speeds.
- Sudden loss of power or engine surge while driving, sometimes accompanied by dashboard warnings like stabilitrak or traction control alerts.
- Gears reportedly slip and the transmission vibrates due to a waveplate failure, with no warranty or recall coverage offered.
- Engine unexpectedly shuts off or loses power at highway speed, with accessories like the radio cutting out at the same time.
When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 31, 2015, latest Aug 7, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Traverse, which is 7% of its 313 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2015 Traverse.
- At what mileage do 2015 Traverse transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 61,500 miles.
- What do owners describe with the transmission issue?
- Owners report shaking or vibrating at low speeds around 15 to 25 mph, stuttering during gear shifts, and gear slippage tied to a reported waveplate failure, sometimes with engine surging or power loss.
- Did any crashes or injuries result from these transmission complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these 23 complaints.