2018 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Power Train (196), Unknown Or Other (105), Electrical System (102).
Key takeaways
- 464 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 196 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 105 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 102 | 22% |
| Engine | 85 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 3% |
| Steering | 14 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% |
| Structure | 11 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at 5–8 MPH, the transmission slipped. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for five seconds before jumping forward 3–5 feet. Several unknown warning lights briefly illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while in ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-10
Sporadic issues when parking. When pressing the push to start button to turn off when in park, it will not turn off. It displays shift to park. Sometimes it appears to happen on unlabeled surfaces.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-01
First issue-cracked catalytic converter caused leaking carbon monoxide inside vehicle. When I was driving I could smell strong, nauseating fuel smell and would have to drive with windows open to try and get fresh air. Took it to local shop for repair which cost $2700. After repair did some research and found special co...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.