2023 Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (23) · Engine (13) · Service Brakes (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-03-16 · campaign 23V172000 · 8,744 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-02-02 · campaign 23V042000 · 10 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (538)
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 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 538 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Unknown Or Other“due to excessive current requirements being placed on it the alternator has failed at less than 31,000 miles. replacements are unavailable and are excessively inflated at the dealership if available.…”
2026-10-21 · Power Train“-the torque converter clutch (tcc) inside the automatic transmission is malfunctioning. it is experiencing a known defect outlined in gm service bulletin 23-na-072. the vehicle is still being driven and is available for inspection upon request. -the transmission violently shudders and vibrates under light acceleration at low speeds (such as pulling…”
2026-10-16 · Engine · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving below 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered during acceleration. prior to the failure, the catalytic converter was replaced. the contact scheduled an upcoming appointment at the dealer for diagnosis. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.…”
2026-10-13 · Power Train“my 2023 traverse rs experienced a loud grinding noise and sudden loss of power, almost like i slammed the brakes on while moving. i was in the middle of the road and i could have been rear ended. 10/12/26. this matches the gm recall n222389310 exactly but my vin is currently excluded. i am also experiencing a heavy vibration since 9/13/2026 similar…”
2026-10-08 · Steering“my car the steering gets hard to turn i have to turn car off and bk on also at light it lose power and roll and come back on sometimes things work and some times it don’t i have to shut off car and restart for things to work correctly and sometimes it work for a little bit while then start doing it again also feel funny when driving …”
2026-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high-pressure fuel pump/fuel delivery system failed on my 2023 chevrolet traverse at approximately 47,480 miles. the vehicle generated diagnostic trouble code p0091. an authorized chevrolet dealership inspected the vehicle and documented that the high-pressure fuel pump was “internally faulty” and required replacement. the vehicle and/or failed…”
2026-09-20 · Engine“engine started consuming oil at around 25-30k miles. now adding 3q between the recommened oil change period. first realized this when driving on road trip and the engine oil low warning triggered. driving at night on a interstate - had to pull off and find a safe place to check it. could of been stranded with an engine failure in the middle of n…”
2026-09-15 · Service Brakes“2023 chevy traverse lt with 33, 884 miles on it. abs, tc, service esc, service 4wd, reduced steering assist. obd2 codes: c0040, u0414, u0121 populated. there is a short in the electronic brake control monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace ebcm.…”
2026-09-02 · Power Train“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?transmission how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?stumbles harshly when accelerating and deaccelerating has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?yes, changed transmission fluid but still…”
2026-09-02 · Power Train · 63,400 mi“the contact owns a 2023 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving in the lower gears and attempting to accelerate, the rear wheels suddenly locked up. the check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.