NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 89 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
2Safety recalls
89Owner complaints
5Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: powertrain. Most-reported area: powertrain (29 complaints, 33%). Includes the 2024 Traverse Limited, the previous generation sold alongside the new Traverse.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-sidehalf-shaft disengaging from the 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. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles.
NHTSA listing: TRAVERSE. Chevrolet campaign N222389310.
The left-sidehalf-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
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 is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-sidehalf-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles.
NHTSA listing: TRAVERSE. Chevrolet campaign N222390180.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Traverse. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Powertrain29 · 33%
Electrical system19 · 21%
Engine18 · 20%
Brakes12 · 13%
Exterior lighting5 · 6%
Fuel and propulsion system5 · 6%
Engine and cooling3 · 3%
Most named: exhaust system (3)
Unknown or other9 · 10%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Chevrolet Traverse recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Traverse drew the most (139) and the 2023 drew 60.
Owner complaints
2023: 89 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Chevrolet Traverse
Model year
Complaints
2016
292
2017
361
2018
461
2019
405
2020
228
2021
89
2022
98
2023
89
2024
136
2025
177
2026
24
Safety recalls
2023: 2 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Chevrolet Traverse
Model year
Recalls
2016
5
2017
3
2018
2
2019
3
2020
8
2021
3
2022
1
2023
2
2024
0
2025
0
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.1%
Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD
Rollover risk 16.9%
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Traverse problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: powertrain (29), electrical system (19), engine (18). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Traverse has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: TRAVERSE.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.