repaired · 2025 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.
2023 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-172 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Power train2 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Engine1 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
6Fuel/propulsion system
3Steering
3Engine and engine cooling
3Forward collision avoidance
1712 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 32 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Chevrolet Traverse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Traverse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Traverse median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
In owners' words
What Traverse owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
-The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) inside the automatic transmission is malfunctioning. It is experiencing a known defect outlined in GM Service Bulletin 23-NA-072. The vehicle is still being driven and is available for inspection upon request. -The transmission violently shudders and vibrates…
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. I am also…
My car the steering gets hard to turn I have to turn car off and bk on also at light it lose power and roll and come back on sometimes things work and some times it don’t I have to shut off car and restart for things to work correctly and sometimes it work for a little bit while then start doing it…
Own a 2023 Traverse?
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