2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (35) · Engine (10) · Service Brakes (6)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2022-03-31 · campaign 22V210000 · 89 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.
Service bulletins (669)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-23 · N262558690-02 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-16 · N262558690 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-01 · N262558690-01 · Emissions
emission recall. general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump
Showing the 6 most recent of 669 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-25 · Power Train“when attempting to turn off my 2022 chevrolet traverse, the engine shuts off, but the vehicle remains in the on position. the vehicle does not recognize that the transmission is in park, preventing the electrical system from shutting off completely as intended. this issue is concerning because the vehicle does not properly complete the shutdown pr…”
2026-10-19 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently, and all warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnosis determined that the transmission had failed and required replacement. the failure mileage was 105,000.…”
2026-10-08 · Engine“exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.…”
2026-09-14 · Power Train“the transmission failed after picking up my son from daycare. i pulled on to the main road heading home. it started to speed up and suddenly started jerking back and forth causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and then the car would not go over 15 mph. a few minutes later the check engine light came on and this is the first time it has com…”
2026-09-10 · Power Train“in 2024, at 49000 miles, my transmission gave out and wouldnt allow me to accelerate. gm replaced the transmission. this past week, while driving on a busy hwy, it happened again. i narrowly avoided an accident and had to get my car towed a hour home. these are the codes p0700, p2732, p0746…”
2026-09-06 · Unknown Or Other“my emergency parking brake keeps activating while i’m driving where it is engaging itself while i’m driving almost causing accidents…”
2026-08-09 · Service Brakes“electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. while driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. the second issue we have had with this vehicle was injectors g…”
2026-08-05 · Unknown Or Other“i am receiving a shift to park warning message when vehicle is in park and is turned off. …”
2026-07-22 · Visibility:rear Window Wiper/Washer · 56,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the windshield washer fluid pump had become inoperable, and the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the front windshield and the rear windshield. during the failure the windshields could not be properly cleaned while driving. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and …”
2026-07-11 · Engine“shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. i am worried it will stall and i will be in an accident.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.