2020 Chevrolet Traverse fuel/propulsion system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a well known exhaust issue with the catalytic converter and the separating manifold and no recall has been issue yet. It causes the vehicle to lose pressure and shuts off in the middle of traffic. The seat belt secure locks are malfunctioning and could cause loss of life in the event of an…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“Failing front exhaust pipe mounting bracket. GM has a special coverage program (N212356540) for 2019-2020 Chevrolet Traverse which covers the repair for 15 years or 150,000 miles from the original service date. The coverage is VIN specific. My vehicle has been having this issue for two years now…”
filed Mar 13, 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% |
| 2019 Traverse | 25 | 6% |
| 2018 Traverse | 29 | 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 2020 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.