2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 668 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 548 |
| 2015 | 314 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 464 |
| 2019 | 411 |
| 2020 | 231 |
| 2021 | 93 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 143 |
| 2025 | 179 |
| 2026 | 25 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Vehicle fan blower speed changes by itself. Second issue - at times with Apple Car Play, vehicle will state audio unavailable and steering wheel audio control and GPS notifications will not work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
On start-up, intermittently the center display freezes, the HVAC system defaults to 76 degrees with the a/c and defrost stuck on with the blower on high. No driver input possible through the center display.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Instrument cluster/driver display malfunction. Driver display is the only source of spedometer, revs, gear selection, mileage, and gas level. Display began flickering black randomly. Spedometer is not able to be seen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Forward collision avoidance
7 of 25 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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On August 25, 2026, my 2026 Chevrolet Traverse experienced a severe safety failure involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
5 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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On Monday, December 15, 2025, I was "creeping" into my garage when the brakes failed and I ran into my garage wall damaging my wall and the front of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-20
Engine
4 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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Purchased the car in August 2025 and have had into service 3 years for the same issues. When driving the car, the RPM will get "stuck" between 5-6 when only driving 20-30 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-25
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-04-16Equipment26V114000 General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ,...
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
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Date not on fileSeats26V696000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V696000 · Seats
- Recall 26V114000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.