2017 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of its 361 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles. There is no related recall listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 9% of 361
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine loses power or shuts off completely without warning while driving, sometimes at interstate speeds, cutting power steering and brakes at the same time.
- Sudden unintended acceleration or RPM surge while slowly pulling into a parking spot, leading to a collision with no warning lights.
- Loud metallic grinding or cranking noise from the engine at a standstill, followed by rumbling, jerking, and an illuminated check engine light.
- Transmission slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear starting around 18,000 miles, with the vehicle lunging forward when it slips.
- Smoke and fire reported from under the dashboard while driving at low speed in snow conditions.
- Vehicle speed drops on its own from highway speed to 25-30 mph accompanied by check engine, stability, and traction control warning lights.
When 2017 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 8, 2017, latest Jun 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, which is 9% of the 361 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse.
- At what mileage do 2017 Traverse engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is 30,000 miles.
- Are engine complaints worse in 2017 than other Traverse model years?
- No. The 2017 Traverse's engine complaint share of 9% is lower than most other model years listed, including 2011 at 42% and 2020 at 42%.