2023 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls (87 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is Transmission / driveline (30% of 87 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Transmission / driveline — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 87 complaints · 2 recalls

What problems show up on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

26 of 87 filings named Transmission / driveline (30% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (15 reports).

There are 2 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2022 has 94 reports on file; this year has 87. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 2 campaigns on file below.
  2. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Transmission / driveline. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Transmission / driveline 26 complaints · 29.9% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 5
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 8
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) appears in 26 of 87 owner complaints (29.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 26 complaints, 29.9% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 26 · 29.9% Engine (ENGINE): 15 complaints, 17.2% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 15 · 17.2% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 11 complaints, 12.6% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 11 · 12.6% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 5 complaints, 5.8% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 5 · 5.8% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 5 complaints, 5.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 5 · 5.8% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 4 complaints, 4.6% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 4 · 4.6% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 2 complaints, 2.3% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 2 crash reports 2 · 2.3% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 2 complaints, 2.3% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 2 · 2.3% Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE): 2 complaints, 2.3% of reports Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 2 · 2.3% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 22 complaints, 25.3% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 22 · 25.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 26 29.9% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 15 17.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 11 12.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 5 5.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 5 5.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 4 4.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 2 2.3% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 2 2.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 2 2.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 22 25.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2023; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2023. 2023-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2025-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 Owner reports Feb 2023 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 23V042000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V042000 Recall campaign 23V172000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V172000
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2023-Q2 Owner reports 3
2023-Q3 Owner reports 4
2023-Q4 Owner reports 5
2024-Q1 Owner reports 9
2024-Q2 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 5
2024-Q4 Owner reports 4
2025-Q1 Owner reports 6
2025-Q2 Owner reports 9
2025-Q3 Owner reports 12
2025-Q4 Owner reports 2
2026-Q1 Owner reports 6
2026-Q2 Owner reports 13
2026-Q3 Owner reports 8
Recall campaign 1 23V042000
Recall campaign 1 23V172000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (2)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline.

  1. Recall campaign 23V042000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 23V172000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 87 complaints · page 1 of 4
2026-09-02Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11761634
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 63,400.
2026-09-02Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11761549
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 occurs Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?Yes, advised just needed transmmision fluid change anbd should clear up within 500 miles Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?N/A
2026-07-25Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11752765
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began jerking very hard during acceleration and shifting. The Check Engine Light illuminated, and the vehicle became unsafe to drive because the transmission was not operating normally. I was concerned that the vehicle could suddenly lose power or fail while driving in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. The dealer found the transmission fluid was burned and diagnosed transmission trouble codes P0797 and P0700, indicating an internal transmission problem. Transmission .PDF Before the failure, I experienced harsh shifting and jerking that became progressively worse until the warning light came on. The problem has been confirmed by a Chevrolet dealership. The failed transmission is available for inspection upon request. I am submitting this complaint because I believe this transmission failed prematurely at approximately 68,933 miles. I am concerned that other owners may experience the same failure, creating a serious safety risk if the transmission loses power or fails while the vehicle is in motion.
2026-07-16Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11750730
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving on the highway all of a sudden the vehicle started to vibrate and smell like metal burning . Merged off the highway to find my brakes where super hot. Pulled over for a little bit and drove home very slowly . Mechanic said the pads were locked on the rotors and completely destroyed both pads and rotors. Will be taking vehicle to chevy dealer because I dont feel safe driving my family .
2026-07-14Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11750376
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Vehicle is not detecting key fob. Main battery was changed now the vehicle is not detecting keys. both key fob batteries have been replaced as well as the main vehicle battery. This issue is the same issue that the Malibu is having .this is whats happening .Ignition & Starting (TSB 23-NA-163): Addresses conditions where the vehicle exhibits a "No Crank/No Start" or "No FOB Detected" message. Dealerships inspect and reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM).
2026-07-08Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11749033
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Bad torque converter

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 26 of 87 reports (30%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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Adjacent Model Years

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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