2020 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Engine (70), Unknown Or Other (56), Power Train (39).
Key takeaways
- 233 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 | 24% |
| Power Train | 39 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4% |
| Steering | 7 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
Shift to park message error. Have to start/ stop engine several times until message goes away
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-05
Noticed rattling under front hood and exhaust entering the interior of the car. Brought to the dealer and they said there are no recalls on this problem and quoted 4K to replace the CAT and exhaust pipes. There is indeed a tsb document covering Chevy Traverse years 2018-2023 - PIP5681C failed bracket weld on the exhaus...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-03
I was on the interstate trying to merge into traffic and I floored the gas pedal to get into position with the flow of traffic. Upon pushing the gas pedal to its full position the pedal snapped off and I lost my ability to accelerate. I was lucky enough to be able to pull off to the side of the interstate and into the ...
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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.