2018 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 105 of 461 complaints (23%) filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, with a median failure mileage of 27,800 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 105
- 23% of 461
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 27,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power or stalls without warning while driving at various speeds, sometimes leaving the SUV unable to accelerate past a low speed.
- Engine shuts off completely in traffic, killing lights, hazards, OnStar, and the key fob, forcing the driver to coast to a stop.
- Vehicle jerks or lurches forward suddenly after losing power, often paired with the check engine light coming on.
- Engine surges between power loss and full power while driving in wet conditions before dying completely.
- Owners report the vehicle stalling after auto stop/start engages at a traffic light, then failing to run properly when restarted.
- Some owners describe a clicking noise and emission fumes entering the cabin along with stalling and gear-shift trouble.
When 2018 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 23, 2018, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 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 common are engine problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 105 engine-related complaints out of 461 total complaints for the 2018 Traverse, which is 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2018 Traverse.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2018 Traverse?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2018 Traverse is 27,800 miles.
- Did the 2018 Traverse engine issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to engine-area complaints on the 2018 Traverse, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2018 Traverse compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 23% share for 2018 is lower than 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2020, but higher than 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025.