AI Damage2023 Chevrolet Traverse: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse filed 94 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 538 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 94
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 538
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 34% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 21% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 32 complaints (34% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 58.
- Electrical system: 20 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 136.
- Engine: 19 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 45.
- Service brakes: 12 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (6% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 94 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 32 | 2 | 58 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 | 136 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 | 45 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 68 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was driving south on [XXX] north of [XXX] when a blue Dakota pulled out in front of me. I did not have time to stop or swerve. The Emblem of the airbag cut my left hand and fingers, tore the tendon in my thumb and hand, and sprained my left wrist.
There were no warning lights illuminated.The air bag deployed, the cover corner then cut the contact hand and tore her tendons. The contact suffered injuries to the chest when she impacted the steering wheel, her heart was bruised, and the bottom of her lungs collapsed.
-The transmission violently shudders and vibrates under light acceleration at low speeds (such as pulling out into traffic, merging, or navigating intersections).
The contact stated that while driving below 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered during acceleration. Prior to the failure, the catalytic converter was replaced. The contact scheduled an upcoming appointment at the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
My 2023 traverse rs experienced a loud grinding noise and sudden loss of power, almost like i slammed the brakes on while moving. I was in the middle of the road and i could have been rear ended. 10/12/26. This matches the GM recall N222389310 exactly but my vin is currently excluded.
The high-pressure fuel pump/fuel delivery system failed on my 2023 Chevrolet Traverse at approximately 47,480 miles. The vehicle generated diagnostic trouble code P0091.
Could of been stranded with an engine failure in the middle of nowhere. Dealer confirms the issue, but GM says 1Q per 2000mi is "normal" in their world. Refuses to do anything when losing 1/2 your oil every oil change internal...
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 610 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Traverse has 196 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 94, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin…
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
NHTSA lists 538 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 94. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), jerking, harsh shifts (6%), infotainment or screen glitches (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 538 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.