Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 824 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (722 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet Traverse

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon parking and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "shift to park" was displayed while the gear shifter was already in park(p).   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Waveplate failure causing transmission replacement per dealership. They state no warranty or recalls. Vehicle vibrates and gears slip at 15-25 mph, especially on low incline. 113k miles.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, making a right turned the vehicle gear failed to shift to third without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on which failed to resume back to   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

I was stopped at a red light in rush hour traffic in the middle of three lanes. When the traffic light turned green, I pressed the accelerator and the engine revved, but the the vehicle did not accelerate in a normal manner. The cel came on in the dic along with a message "reduced acceleration.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

I am having a lot of transmission shudder especally when accelerating. Noticed that consumer reports stated in their magazine that this has been a big problem for at least 5 years. I don't understand why NHTSA has not made Chevrolet do something to fix this problem with the torque converter.   Read details...




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