2023 Chevrolet Traverse power train problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 25, 2026
“I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS, VIN [XXX]. This vehicle has repeated safety-related failures involving the engine/cooling system, fuel-injector/misfire system, steering-assist warning system, and electronic parking brake system. The vehicle is currently at AutoNation Chevrolet West Austin…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the…Campaign 23V172000 · Mar 16, 2023
- Left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ringCampaign 23V042000 · Feb 2, 2023
Power Train problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 Traverse | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 17 | 13% |
| 2022 Traverse | 40 | 43% |
| 2021 Traverse | 13 | 15% |
| 2020 Traverse | 39 | 18% |
| 2019 Traverse | 163 | 41% |
| 2018 Traverse | 190 | 42% |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Traverse | 36 | 12% |
| 2015 Traverse | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 Traverse | 36 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.