2023 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse ranks 14th of 17 model years with a complaint index of 19 and a Best verdict, the top problem being transmission and powertrain issues (33% of complaints). NHTSA lists 2 recalls, no crash-related do-not-drive orders, and 89 total complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 19/100
- #14 of 17 Traverse years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 89
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2023 Chevy Traverse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (33%)
- Electrical System23 (26%)
- Engine20 (22%)
- Brakes13 (15%)
- Other9 (10%)
- Fuel System5 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (4%)
- Structure & Body4 (4%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly downshifting hard or without warning while driving around 25-30 MPH.
- One owner described the transmission rolling backward after being parked and shifted out of gear, resulting in a crash.
- Electrical complaints include a check engine light caused by wires rubbing and melting against a hot surface near the engine and transmission.
- A reported bad alternator triggered a 'Battery Saver Mode Activated' warning with voltage dropping before the vehicle needed repair.
- Airbag deployment during a crash was linked to reported hand and wrist injuries in one incident.
- Owners also mention headlights, including high beams, aimed too high to properly illuminate the road.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V172000Mar 16, 2023Transmission & Powertrain8,744 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
- NHTSA 23V042000Feb 2, 2023Transmission & Powertrain10 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
2023 Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Traverse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Traverse has a complaint index of 19 and a Best verdict, ranking 14th out of 17 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Traverse years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 33% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 26% and engine issues at 22%.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Traverse, both related to the transmission and powertrain: an incorrect sun gear and a missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft assembly. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do Traverse transmission problems show up?
- The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2023 Traverse is 66,200 miles, the highest median mileage among the reported problem areas.
- How does the 2023 Traverse compare to other bad years like 2010?
- The 2023 Traverse has a complaint index of 19, far lower than the 2010 model's index of 100, which is the worst year in the lineup.