2020 Chevrolet Traverse
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 230
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 230 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.
Engine
30% · 70 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and there was a delay while the transmission was shifting gears. The vehicle was sputtering and jerking while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
GM published bulletin PIP5681A on 10/05/20 regarding defective welds on the exhaust brackets near the catalytic converter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Power train
17% · 39 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I own a 2020 Chevy Traverse with currently 16,000 miles. I am currently dealing with a know shudder issue that has returned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the âShift to Parkâ message was displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Electrical system
12% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Sunday night 4/7/24, I was on my way to the emergency department with my 5 month old baby to be seen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-08
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and catalytic convertor.
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
There is a well known exhaust issue with the catalytic converter and the separating manifold and no recall has been issue yet. It causes the vehicle to lose pressure and shuts off in the middle of traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Also filed under Seat belts
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-10-04Structure19V643000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
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2020-09-03Air bags20V446000 General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020.
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2020-11-16Fuel system, gasoline20V639000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020.
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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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2020-12-17Tires20V684000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020.
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2021-03-22Tires21V115000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
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2021-11-29Power train21V817000 Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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2022-04-29Air bags22V210000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V643000 · Structure
- Recall 20V446000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V639000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V668000 · Power train
- Recall 20V684000 · Tires
- Recall 21V115000 · Tires
- Recall 21V817000 · Power train
- Recall 22V210000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 8 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.