How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Traverse, making up 5% of its 361 total complaints for the year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2017 Traverse.

At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2017 Traverse?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Traverse is 60,770 miles.

What transmission symptoms do owners report on the 2017 Traverse?

Owners describe shuddering and hesitation in the 20-40 mph range, delayed gear shifts, and in one case a vehicle that rolled away after being shifted into park.

Does the 2017 Traverse have more transmission complaints than other years?

No. The 2017 model's 18 complaints and 5% share are lower than years like 2018 (195 complaints, 42% share) and 2019 (167 complaints, 41% share).

2017 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of its 361 total complaints that year. Owners report shuddering and hesitation between 20 and 40 mph, delayed shifts, and one case of the vehicle rolling away after being parked. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 5% of 361
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,770 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle shudders or grinds when accelerating from a stop, especially between 20 and 40 mph, sometimes attributed to the transfer case.
Transmission hesitates or delays shifting when the accelerator is pressed, occasionally followed by a shudder through the gears.
Owners describe the truck failing to gain speed despite rising RPMs, with one report of a torque converter or transmission issue causing a near-miss while merging.
One owner reported a faulty transmission requiring replacement after the vehicle would not exceed 60 mph and stalled with the check engine light on.
A separate report describes the vehicle independently shifting out of park after the driver exited, causing it to roll away and result in a rear-end collision.
Some owners report transmission fluid leaks and continued shuddering even after fluid flushes.

When 2017 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 9, 2017, latest Jul 31, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2023 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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.

200958 (13%)
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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Traverse, making up 5% of its 361 total complaints for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2017 Traverse.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2017 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Traverse is 60,770 miles.
What transmission symptoms do owners report on the 2017 Traverse?: Owners describe shuddering and hesitation in the 20-40 mph range, delayed gear shifts, and in one case a vehicle that rolled away after being shifted into park.
Does the 2017 Traverse have more transmission complaints than other years?: No. The 2017 model's 18 complaints and 5% share are lower than years like 2018 (195 complaints, 42% share) and 2019 (167 complaints, 41% share).