NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 95 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
Recalled components: powertrain. Most-described problem: loss of power or limp mode (8 complaints, 8%). Most-reported area: powertrain (32 complaints, 34%).
More complaints than a typical Traverse year
The 2023 drew 60 owner complaints in its first three years, against 47 for a typical Traverse year.
Years to avoid: 2018; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
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.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
What owners report
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Traverse. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
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: 95 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Chevrolet Traverse
Model year
Complaints
2010
669
2011
608
2012
354
2013
162
2014
549
2015
314
2016
292
2017
361
2018
466
2019
412
2020
235
2021
95
2022
103
2023
95
2024
148
2025
186
2026
30
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
2010
5
2011
5
2012
5
2013
4
2014
7
2015
5
2016
5
2017
3
2018
2
2019
3
2020
8
2021
3
2022
1
2023
2
2024
0
2025
0
2026
2
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.
In the 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, the problems described most are loss of power or limp mode (8), transmission failure or replacement (7), and shaking, shuddering or vibration (6). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
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.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
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 Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
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.