Automatic Transmission Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 7 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the Traverse.

1 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 03/27/2025

I was never informed of this recall! I just happened to check due to a seperate issue that's been happening(the transmission seems to be slipping, which I also read 2015 Traverse's have that recall too, just not under my VIN) but it upsets me that I never received notice on this and the recall was in may 2023 and it's now March 2025!! I drive this car daily and also have my boyfriend in the passenger seat daily on our commute to and from work!!.

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2 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 10/14/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while stopped at red lights and stop signs on several occasions, the vehicle began jerking. Additionally, when the vehicle was in park (p), a "shift to park message" appeared. The contact stated the gear shift had to be forcibly moved to the park (p) position for the gear to register. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,100.

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3 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 10/15/2021

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle and shifting into park, the shift to park warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she attempted ten times while shifting back from drive to park or restart the vehicle to recognize that the gear shifter was in park. The contact called reliable Chevrolet (9901 coors blvd NW, albuquerque, nm 87114: (505) 216-2993) & larry h. Miller casa Chevrolet (7201 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110: (505) 633-2215) and the dealers were made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that 5 days were needed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

4 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle downshifted with a loud thud. The contact stated that the loud thud also occurred while shifting into reverse(r). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving through a puddle of water, the all-wheel drive feature engaged, and the transmission vibrated and made a loud grinding noise. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the mechanic found no fault with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

5 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 10/08/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the engine rpm's increased to 6000. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that metal particles were discovered inside the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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6 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 05/11/2009

On about 4 occasions in the 5 weeks I have had my car, the gears have been appearing to skip. I have been stopped at lights and when I go again and press the gas it jumps a gear and lunges the car forward. This week it happened for the 4th or 5th time and this time I hit someone because they ended up stopping in front of me but my car lunged forward like it was skipping gears. It has also on a couple of occasions downgraded quickly like it was dropping two shift speeds at once.

7 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 05/03/2009

On more then 5 occasions during normal driving with my new car on a slight (10 degree) incline at a stop sign or light will roll backwards intermittently as if the shifter was in neutral. From the time it take for me to move my right foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal the car will roll back at least 4 feet until I either hit the brake again or accelerator to stop the roll. The car has 2,5 on it and this issue has gone on since I bought the car. The same problem occurs when in reverse the car will role forward on an incline.




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