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2024 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, 13% of its 136 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 1,350 miles. No related recall is currently listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
18
13% of 136
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
1,350 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of acceleration, sometimes dropping to zero power, with a dashboard message reading "Reduced Acceleration, Drive with Care."
  • Transmission slipping, jerking, or a loud dropping noise felt when shifting into drive and accelerating from a stop.
  • Transmission fluid leaking out completely at very low mileage, with no warning lights before the leak.
  • Vehicle becoming stuck in park or unable to shift into any gear, stopping in the roadway with a message saying the transmission needs service.
  • Transmission failure while merging or exiting a highway, including one report at 5,200 miles with excessive fluid leakage and clunky acceleration.
  • Check engine light illuminating during driving, in at least one case linked by the dealer to the OnStar feature rather than the transmission itself.

When 2024 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2024Oct 2024Dec 2024Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 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.

  1. 200958 (13%)
  2. 201066 (10%)
  3. 201179 (13%)
  4. 201246 (13%)
  5. 201328 (17%)
  6. 201436 (7%)
  7. 201523 (7%)
  8. 201637 (13%)
  9. 201718 (5%)
  10. 2018195 (42%)
  11. 2019167 (41%)
  12. 202039 (17%)
  13. 202115 (17%)
  14. 202243 (44%)
  15. 202329 (33%)
  16. 202418 (13%)
  17. 202513 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 18 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2024 Traverse, which is 13% of the 136 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2024 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,350 miles.
Do the 2024 Traverse transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
How does the 2024 Traverse compare to other model years for transmission complaints?
The 2024 Traverse's transmission share of 13% is lower than the 2018 (42%), 2019 (41%), and 2022 (44%) model years, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.