MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Traverse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2009: 448 complaints 2009 2010: 668 complaints 2011: 608 complaints 2012: 354 complaints 2012 2013: 161 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2015: 312 complaints 2015 2016: 290 complaints 2017: 358 complaints 2018: 451 complaints 2018 2019: 395 complaints 2020: 212 complaints 2021: 85 complaints 2021 2022: 91 complaints 2023: 82 complaints 2024: 123 complaints 2024 2025: 167 complaints 2026: 17 complaints 2026
2018: 451 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009448
2010668
2011608
2012354
2013161
2014547
2015312
2016290
2017358
2018451
2019395
2020212
202185
202291
202382
2024123
2025167
202617

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 183 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 96 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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2018 Chevy Traverse purchased from Carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260619

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 83 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250701

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 29 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 451
R 20201215 — power train

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.

Campaign 20V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210524 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V246000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (183 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (83 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V668000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

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 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.