general problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Four problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2018 Traverse.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The purge valve was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the place of employment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake either upon start of the vehicle and while idle as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a code reader was used which determined that the purge was defective. The contact spoke with a dealer and the dealer confirmed that there were no recalls on this vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2022

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and at that time the evap purge valve was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated again. The contact also stated that the vehicle was jerking and stalling while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a leak coming from the purge valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2022

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the vehicle failed to immediately restart after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed and determined that the purge valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the purge valve was replaced on two previous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.


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