2023 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 29 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, 33% of its 89 total complaints, including 2 crashes and 2 injuries at a median 66,200 miles. Two related recalls cover a sun gear defect and a half-shaft retaining ring issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 29
- 33% of 89
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 66,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly downshifts hard without warning while driving around 25-30 MPH, sometimes with an abnormal buzzing sound.
- Transmission slips or sticks repeatedly, with some owners reporting the vehicle seizing up completely and stopping while in motion.
- After shifting into reverse or drive, the vehicle fails to respond and owners hear a loud banging noise.
- Owners report the recall remedy for the sun gear defect (Campaign 23V172000) was delayed because replacement parts were not yet available.
- All-wheel drive becomes inoperable, with a spinning front tire and abnormal noise traced to a sun gear needing replacement.
- Transmission stuck in 1st gear after the valve box reportedly stopped functioning mid-drive.
When 2023 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 6, 2023, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
- 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.
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 many transmission complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 29 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2023 Traverse, which is 33% of the 89 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Yes. Campaign 23V172000 covers a transmission built with an incorrect sun gear, and campaign 23V042000 covers a missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft assembly. Both remedies are free through dealers.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 66,200 miles at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2023 Traverse.
- Have transmission problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 2 injuries tied to transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2023 Traverse, with no fires reported.
- How does 2023 compare to other Traverse model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2023 Traverse's 33% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain is lower than 2018 (42%) and 2019 (41%), but higher than 2020 (17%) and 2021 (17%).