NHTSA has 93 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse[1]. The power train group is named in 31 of them[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name, biggest first.
- Power Train. 31 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe gear changes that feel hard or come without warning, and drive wheels that stopped working as expected. Some owners also describe waiting a long time for parts to finish a repair.
- Engine. 21 complaints[6]. Owners describe a check engine light soon after purchase, the vehicle shutting down while moving, and exhaust leaks or fumes. One owner describes sudden acceleration in a parking lot.
- Electrical System. 20 complaints[7]. Owners describe battery warnings, a failed alternator, lost power on the road, and odd behavior like lights, horn and wipers acting on their own. Some mention a backup camera display that changed by itself.
- Brakes. 12 complaints[8]. Owners describe brake pedals that feel hard, longer stopping, a brake assist message, and a vehicle that kept rolling when they tried to stop it.
- Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints[9]. These do not fit a clear component group.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 6 complaints[10]. These are the reports filed under fuel and propulsion.
- Exterior Lighting. 5 complaints[11]. These are the reports about outside lights.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 3 complaints[12]. These are the reports about the collision warning and braking aids.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Traverse is necessarily included.
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission (23V172), March 2023. About 8,744 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (23V042), February 2023. About 10 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse with 3.6L 6-cylinder[17] | 310 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2023 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 | 8 |
| 2010 | 669 | 5 |
| 2011 | 608 | 5 |
| 2012 | 354 | 5 |
| 2013 | 162 | 4 |
| 2014 | 548 | 7 |
| 2015 | 313 | 5 |
| 2016 | 292 | 5 |
| 2017 | 361 | 3 |
| 2018 | 464 | 2 |
| 2019 | 412 | 3 |
| 2020 | 234 | 8 |
| 2021 | 92 | 3 |
| 2022 | 100 | 1 |
| 2023 | 93 | 2 |
| 2024 | 141 | 0 |
| 2025 | 185 | 0 |
| 2026 | 25 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Traverse show 93 complaints and 2 recalls for 2023[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 15 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (1) and the most are for 2010 (669)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2023 Traverse?
The 2023 Traverse has 93 complaints on file[1]. The biggest groups are the power train with 31[2], the engine with 21[6] and the electrical system with 20[7]. Some reports mention crashes or injuries[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recall section and the by-year comparison on this page before you decide, and note that 2023 shows 2 recalls[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Owners name the power train group most often with 31 complaints[2], then the engine with 21[6] and the electrical system with 20[7].
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data lists 2 recalls for 2023[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- How many complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA has 93 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- The complaints are spread across several groups, led by the power train[2]. Read the problems section and the by-year comparison to judge for yourself.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 93 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 31 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,200). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Traverse model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Traverse FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V172, filed March 16, 2023: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V042, filed February 2, 2023: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Traverse AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 Chevrolet Traverse with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TRAVERSE 4DR SUV AWD: length 206 in, width 79 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,700 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TRAVERSE 4DR SUV FWD: length 206 in, width 79 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,361 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov