2018 Chevrolet Traverse fuel/propulsion system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Special coverage programs for the 2018 Chevy Traverse front exhaust pipe mounting bracket failure. GM has focused on coverage specifically on 2019-2021 models, but 2018 models are affected as well. I'm being forced to pay for a new exhaust when 2018 models should have been included for the Specific…”
filed May 11, 2026
“My engine light came on, so I took it the mechanic. According to the reading it says it was my purge valve, they replaced. After driving 30 miles it came back on. I took it back and they thought it was a defected part so they replaced it again. After 30 miles, it came back on. The mechanic searched…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Traverse | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Traverse | 5 | 6% |
| 2022 Traverse | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Traverse | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Traverse | 16 | 7% |
| 2019 Traverse | 25 | 6% |
| 2017 Traverse | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 Traverse | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Traverse | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Traverse | 20 | 4% |
| 2013 Traverse | 18 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.