2018 Chevrolet Traverse
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 462
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 462 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 668 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 462 |
| 2019 | 409 |
| 2020 | 230 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 139 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
42% · 195 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift and shift linkage/cable/rod.
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Car wouldnât move in Reverse, Iâd give it gas and it would just rev. It would drive forward but very sluggish. Brought to 2 different mechanics and they both said I need to replace the transmission. Car has 97,500 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Transmission shuddering when gear changing as accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Electrical system
22% · 102 reportsMost commonly citing solenoid and speedometer/odometer.
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2018 Chevy Traverse purchased from Carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-19
Engine
18% · 85 reportsService brakes
8% · 37 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-01
On 08/15/26, I was at a traffic light waiting to make a left turn on a major roadway. Because the wait was on a hill, the park brake automatically engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Fuel/propulsion system
6% · 30 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018Complaint volume 462 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-12-15Power train20V668000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 195 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 102 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 85 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V668000 · Power train
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.