2023 Chevrolet TRAVERSE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
87 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
37,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 87 complaints (31.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 23 | 26.4% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 16.1% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 9.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
Power Train: 27; Electrical System: 17; Engine: 17; Service Brakes: 11; Unknown Or Other: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 66 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 27 |
2023: 12; 2024: 19; 2025: 29; 2026: 27
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11525616 · 2023-06-06 (June 6, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted without warning. The contact then stated that he heard an abnormal buzzing sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was then made aware that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11525616 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526005 · 2023-06-08 (June 8, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11526005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11529115 · 2023-06-27 (June 27, 2023)
The transmission downshifts hard when in lower gears and sometimes when shifting to.higher gears.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11529115 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532899 · 2023-07-18 (July 18, 2023)
After owning new vehicle for one month the check engine light comes on, return to dealer for service and we are told there is a known issue with 2023 Traverse showing check engine light off the lot. The vehicle is inspected and found that wires from the computer are rubbing/melting against a hot surface in the engine/transmission causing a faulty check engine light.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11532899 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11539607 · 2023-08-20 (August 20, 2023)
On April 17, 2023 I was on my way home from work and got a message " Battery Saver Mode Activated." I checked the voltage and it was at 11.4. By the time I got home, the voltage had gone down to 10.3. I took the vehicle to the dealership on April 19, 2022 for repair. It was a bad alternator. On June 29, 2023, my family and I were on vacation and at a hotel in North Little Rock, Arkansas. I got up the next morning, 0330, and started the car and I got a message, " Battery Saver Mode Activated." I checked the voltage. It was at 11.3. I had to d…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11539607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11540622 · 2023-08-24 (August 24, 2023)
Headlights , especially high beams are positioned too high. High beams literally illuminate treetops without placing even one lumen of light on the surface of the road. Dealer claims lights meet manufacturer specs and won’t/can’t adjust them.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11540622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11540762 · 2023-08-25 (August 25, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11540762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11547774 · 2023-10-02 (October 2, 2023)
the vehicle unexpectedly loses propulsion and or mechanical park,there is increased risk of crash or roll-away
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11547774 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V042000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Reported: 2023-02-02 (February 2, 2023)
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V172000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2023-03-16 (March 16, 2023)
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗