Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Traverse - part 1

The rear power liftgate closed on my finger severing the top part of my finger at the base of the finger nail.

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On September 18,2026 owner #3 bought the vehicle on December 9,2026 at the time of purchase it had 46,545 on September 17 check engine light came on and the diagnostic code came up as p0171 lean bank one from pep boys. Pep boys scan found p0171 lean bank 1 meaning that is sucking in too much oxygen, upon inspection found rear exhaust manifold is cracked, creating a vacuum and suck. Ng in oxygen,causing the engine light, the exhaust hanger is broken and pictures from pepboys show the exhaust hanger is broken and was held by poxy putty from previous owner #2 this was not disclosed at the time of sale on December 9,2026 and carmax failed to complete a 125+ inspection before it left the dealership lot. The poxy putty caused the manifold to crack with catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors. Further another serious concerns owner #3 has as reported on history from good car reported from other consumers owning 2020 chevy Traverse is the shift to park issue which was discovered on August 5,2026 at affordable transmission in lancaster when I got my transmission service. This is also another pre-existing condition that was not disclosed by carmax at the time of sale on December 9,2025. I feel the car is defective and not safe. The vehicle is at my mechanic getting evaluated. Per car facts this vehicle was involved in a minor accident which was not disclosed.

While the gears are shifted to park, as soon as the car is turned off, a message pops up advising me to "shift to park". The car will already be in park. I have to with jiggle the gear shift or turn the car back on and cycle gears a couple times in order for the car to recognize that it's in park.

My emergency parking brake keeps activating while I’m driving where it is engaging itself while I’m driving almost causing accidents.

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Shark fin antenna is loose and poorly attached, flew off after only having the car a few months. Seems this is a wide spread issue amongst chevy owners.

I am submitting this complaint regarding a complete transmission failure in my 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (VIN 1gnevgkw7jj279077). The vehicle's transmission stopped functioning altogether, resulting in a complete loss of propulsion. The vehicle can no longer be driven and requires repair/towing. A sudden loss of propulsion can create a serious safety hazard, particularly if the failure occurs while driving in traffic. My mechanic has informed me that they have experienced multiple transmission problems with 2018 Chevrolet Traverses and that issues involving this transmission are still being researched and addressed. I am concerned that my failure may be part of a larger, known problem involving gm's 9t65 9-speed automatic transmission. Gm has previously issued technical service information concerning the 9t65 transmission and established a transmission replacement pilot program involving certain vehicles equipped with this transmission. Gm also developed additional diagnostic and repair strategies based on transmissions returned through that program. These actions raise concerns regarding the reliability and premature failure of this transmission. I am concerned that a transmission capable of completely failing and causing loss of propulsion represents a potential safety defect that warrants investigation, regardless of whether the vehicle remains under the original factory warranty. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate transmission failures involving 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles equipped with the 9t65 transmission and determine whether there is a common defect or premature failure pattern. I ask NHTSA to review gm's technical service bulletins, warranty claims, field reports, customer complaints, and previous transmission replacement programs to determine whether additional corrective action or a safety recall is warranted. Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse VIN: 1gnevgkw7jj279077 component: power train / 9t65 automatic transmission failure: complete loss.

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I have had my vehicle for almost going on 2 years I went from a car that I had issues with to a brand new vehicle with issues/repairs needed on. Nothing has been recalled on my vehicle at all and it should be recalled on my vehicle I have had a lot of issues w/ my vehicle and I should not, now there is another issue w/ the drivers window button where it gets stuck does not put the window down or works only sometimes I found info about it general motors technical service bulletin gm TSB 25-na-022 addresses problems where the driver's door window gets stuck or works only sometimes. The driver window may not roll up or down, or it may stop working after you press the button. How is that not known issue for my vehicle VIN I should not have to be dealing with these known problems on a brand new almost 2 years old vehicle at all its frustrating to deal with vehicle problems with a brand new purchased vehicle another issue with the vehicle is the brakes that squeak of course gm said unless I was under certain mileage it can be fixed like how is that even fair for the owner to even handle on their own out of pocket cost. This is insanely crazy to have to deal with known issues on a vehicle and nothing can even been done . You all need to look into my VIN # and find the issue with the general motors technical service bulletin gm TSB 25-na-022 driver window stuck or intermittent operation concerns but of course my vehicle VIN has not even been recalled for this specific problem but it is known issue? how does that even make sense at all? you all need to look into my vehicle with these issues.

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My autostop feature failed to work and did not restart my car on 2 occasions. 1) my kids and I was a stop sign at an intersection and the car would not turn back on. I had my truck towed. The next business day they told me it started on it own. 2) I was dropping my kids off at camp out of town and came to a red light. My truck would not restart. I was in the middle of the street. The police has to push me to safety until the tow truck driver arrived. After towing my truck 100 miles to the dealer near my home it started back up. The next day the dealer mis informed me that it was a programming that was coming up. I had to pay that fee plus diagnostics. When going out to test my truck the dealer experience the same issue. A severity case had to be opened to determine the solution to fix the issue. It took about 4 days. This issue is very concerning as I and my children safety was at risk while driving. I asked about turning the feature off but was told it's a state emissions law to have it on so they could not help me.

The defective software trigger: vehicle’s dashboard brake pad life monitor indicated the pads were low showing 19% roughly 3. 5-4mm remaning life. Upon arrival to the dealership, I was informed that my rotors would also need to be resurfaced. I contested a mandatory rotor resurfacing policy. I openly disagreed with this arbitrary "store policy" but was forced to comply to get my vehicle serviced. The dealership stated they would refuse to replace the pads unless I paid out-of-pocket for an unnecessary resurfacing. The technician measured my pads at 7mm (over 60% of usable life remaining). My vehicle did not need brakes; it was suffering from a known factory software bug detailed in gm bulletin 25-na-029. Rather than identifying this warranty glitch, I was forced to pay for unnecessary vehicle repairs. The technician machined my front rotors and installed new pads. On my way home, the vehicle exhibited severe, violent steering wheel shaking under braking at highway speeds. The technician completely failed to check for runout or machine the rotors evenly. I was forced to drive 90 miles home with a violently vibrating steering system. I called the dealership but the facility was closed. To correct a severe safety hazard caused entirely by the shop, I had to drive an additional 90 miles back to the dealership (a 180-mile total round trip) on compromised brakes. I requested that the dealership replace the ruined rotors and pads at their expense. Management refused instead, to force the shaking to stop and avoid paying for hardware, the dealership refunded the original resurfacing fee (driver side rotor 29. 89mm to 1st resurface 29. 20m- passenger side 29. 80mm to 1st resurface 29. 25mm) and machined my front j61 rotors a second time, cutting them down to 27. 80mm driver side and 27. 59 mm on my passenger side. I have contacted corporate but I've had no resolution.

Cracked flex pipe on exhaust system.

While driving on vacation approximately five hours away from home with my family, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound followed immediately by increased outside wind noise coming from the panoramic moonroof. Based on the sound, I suspected the moonroof glass had shattered. Because my family was in the vehicle, I intentionally did not open the interior sunshade, as I was concerned that broken glass could fall into the cabin and seriously injure my passengers. After safely pulling over, I inspected the roof from the outside and confirmed that the panoramic moonroof glass had completely shattered. During the drive back, the shattered glass panel completely detached from the vehicle and flew off. Fortunately, it landed in the grass and did not strike another vehicle or person, which could have resulted in a serious accident or injuries. Because this occurred over the weekend, I had no immediate access to repairs. To safely transport my family the five-hour drive back home, I had to temporarily cover the opening with a trash bag and tape to protect the vehicle’s interior and reduce exposure to the elements. After returning home, I contacted the dealership, provided photographs of the damage, and explained the circumstances. I was informed that the failure would not be covered under the vehicle’s warranty and that I would be responsible for the repair costs. I am extremely concerned that the moonroof shattered without any apparent impact from road debris or object. Had the interior sunshade been open at the time, pieces of broken glass could have fallen into the passenger compartment, potentially causing serious injuries to my family, including eye injuries or cuts. Additionally, when the glass panel detached from the vehicle, it could have struck another motorist or pedestrian, creating a significant safety hazard. I believe this incident represents a serious safety concern and request that this matter be thoroughly investigated and reconsidered for warranty coverage.

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Brand new car just purchased the end of March 2026. Went through car wash multiple times with no issues until one day the shark fin antenna came off and broke the plastic anchors. Now the circuit board is exposed to weather hazards. I read online multiple times this is an ongoing issue with this specific make and model and still gm declines to cover this under warranty.

The vehicle will not register that it is in park, when the engine is turned off a beeping notifcation reads "shift to park" - you have to start the engine and shut it off multiple times, or slam the shifter into place to get it register in park. This happens constantly and is starting to get old, and annoyoing.

I bought my Traverse in 2024 it’s now two year later and my entire transmission needs replaced no longer shifting between 1000& 2000rpms this is a known issue with these vehicles and there hasn’t been a recall yet. Also the button in my shift knob tells me it is not in park (shift to park) even though it’s clearly in park. Along with the transmission issue the stabilitrack warning comes on every time the car comes out of auto shut off and jumps forward. How is this safe?.

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Car not registering that its in park, it sometimes takes up to 30 minutes of needing this to shut off and with hot tempatures and young children this to me is a safety hazard.

The welds that hold the catalytic converter and exhaust pipe together have pinhole leaks. The hose that connects to the exhaust system is also failing. This has been confirmed by the chevy dealership we took it too. No warning lights were triggered. We heard a rattling noise after having a prior hose replaced. One week later we were back at the same dealership. At this appointment they discovered the pinhole leaks and confirmed there are pinhole leaks while revving the engine to 1,000 rpms. We requested gm pay to fix the issue and they have refused. Our safety is at risk because no sensors were triggered and we could smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle while using the air conditioning. This is not the first issue we had with this vehicle. Prior to this the whole car died while my wife was driving it with our 2 kids in the car with her. She had no steering or braking.

2018 chevy Traverse purchased from carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing. Vehicle locked itself while running in the garage (garage door open), and CO entered the home where my children were standing near the interior door. Fire dept forced entry into the vehicle and cleared the home. All family members required oxygen at the hospital; all 3 children had elevated cohb levels. Mechanic confirmed catalytic converter failure and exhaust defect. Full description: on 6/7/26, our Traverse turned on and locked itself while running in our garage (door open) as we were preparing to leave. Exhaust was blowing toward the interior door of our military home, and CO entered the house. My children were inside near that door and became exposed. We could not unlock or shut off the vehicle. Fire dept forced entry, confirmed high CO levels, and cleared the home. At the hospital, all of us required oxygen; all 3 children had elevated cohb. A mechanic later confirmed catalytic converter failure, exhaust defect, p0171, and incomplete catalyst monitor—stating this can cause ongoing CO exposure. A build verification sheet found in the glove box (not disclosed at sale) showed pre?existing issues: exhaust rattle, check engine light, and multiple mechanical reworks. Carvana refuses to assist. This vehicle is unsafe to drive or idle.

I bought a brand new 2026 chevy Traverse on may 30, 2026, and I have been experiencing chirping sounds coming from under the hood. I took it to the chevy dealership, and they informed me that it is a known issue with no current fix available. They advised me to wait for the recall. How am I expected to identify the problem if they themselves cannot articulate what it is?.

Car is having a shift to park error message. I am unable to leave the car in parked position without restarting the vechicle several times and moving shifter to park, nuetral and reverse several times. There shows no recalls on my car. However this has to be a saftey issue covered under warranty. I transport my children in this car and dont want any incidents with the car rolling away hurting us or others. I need help resolving this issue.

I am receiving a shift to park warning message when vehicle is in park and is turned off.

The exhaust clamp rusted and broke, causing a hole in the exhaust which set off the engine light and eventually poisoned my catalytic converter costing $4000 to replace. Gm's extended warranty exception for the admitted defect is to replace the clamp and flex pipe only, about $100 worth but they refused to cover the peripheral damage caused by the faulty clamp.

My front seat belt will not buckle at times, has happened multiple times. When I stop and go to park it will say shift to park.

While driving the stereo went off, the ac, the car stopped in middle of the road and I lost all electrical. I tried turning back on and the emergency brake light was on and the dash said "steering assist is reduced, drive with care. ” I was able to put it in neutral and get it out of the way. Battery is good fuses were all checked 350 replaced car isn’t starting or turing over, but some of the lights have turned on.

Repeated problems trying to turn off vehicle with a "shift to park" notification being displayed. It took numerous attempts each time of banging the shift lever and flicking the shift button for it finally properly turn off. Otherwise, it would continually alarm. While the milage is only 26500, it was beyond the 5 yr warranty. I was never notified of any recall notice concerning this well documented problem. There were several class action lawsuits about this known issue, but all have since been closed. Dealer replaced transmission control range selector harness and jumper for $500.

I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began jerking very hard during acceleration and shifting. The check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle became unsafe to drive because the transmission was not operating normally. I was concerned that the vehicle could suddenly lose power or fail while driving in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. The dealer found the transmission fluid was burned and diagnosed transmission trouble codes p0797 and p0700, indicating an internal transmission problem. Transmission . Pdf before the failure, I experienced harsh shifting and jerking that became progressively worse until the warning light came on. The problem has been confirmed by a Chevrolet dealership. The failed transmission is available for inspection upon request. I am submitting this complaint because I believe this transmission failed prematurely at approximately 68,933 miles. I am concerned that other owners may experience the same failure, creating a serious safety risk if the transmission loses power or fails while the vehicle is in motion.

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After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while vehicle was running). The vehicle was ultimately stopped by a tree with damage to the tailgate and rear. The gear shift selector remained in park for the entire incident. A claim was filed with gm and the Traverse was initially labeled as a “intermittent failure” in my may 2026 claim interview. Post gm inspection, the vehicle is now deemed “operational” (no repairs from gm) and being returned to my family as of July 2026.

Onstar telematic control module. Disables emergency crash capabilities. Problem confirmed by onstar and dealer that unit is bricked. Warning light on dash read; service emergency calling . See attached upload below where I wrote VIN incorrectly but correct VIN is located in upload.

Having to have the torque converter looked into, 2nd vehicle in the last 2 years with what appears to be same shifting / shuttering problem!.

I have a concern abouth the transmisson I brought my car to the shop and ther e are atleast 6 others with transmisson isusses and only kelly blue book kit states that there are 2 recall dealing with the same problem I am having.

Back in December 2025 took car in because there was a coolant leak until the car started. Alerting me that it was overheating in the middle of the freeway. I had to find a place to pull over while the car was alerting. With urgent urgent urgent alert to pull over. Took it into dealership and it turns out it had a coolant hose leak . I took the car in for an oil change today and turns out has a host leak again. The dealer did the inspection and I don’t have the part available to fix it. And this is a brand new car giving me issues. I travel far on weekend so this would be hazzard. The dealer said the water tank low because of the leak. It’s also the rear backseat window would not go thank you it’s leaking, and that’s a safety issue. Because if there’s down emergency, we can roll the window down. We also had an issue with the break pad alert system alert me. There was no brakes. It turned out to be in update issue and again I was going to travel on vacations. Those are other issues. I’ve had with the car but the maintenance issue today is at the clothes again is leaking and is a safety hazard because if I’m driving and the car and it overheats.

My car started making a sound similar to a cracked muffler but it was a very quiet sound that lasted a minute or two and went away. I thought something was loose and took to repair shop. My catalytic converter was cracked & the mechanic said it was in a place he had never seen before. Very high up. He tried to go through gm but my issue isn’t the same as any other that had been reported. My car only has 53,536 miles on it and I bought it new in October of 2019. I maintain consistent maintenance on it at the same repair shop. There is a recall on this car about emissions and possibly affecting the catalytic converter. If I do not fall into that recall so be it but maybe I am not the only person reporting this issue. I just want to have it on record in case it ever does become a recall.

While operating the vehicle, the steering column became detached, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon inspection, the column appeared to be improperly secured using hose clamps instead of proper manufacturer components.

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I made an error and incorrectly submitted an issue under the wrong vehicle, with NHTSA safety issue id 11759404. This is the same submission under the correct vehicle and VIN. Issue id 11759404 can be merged here or canceled.

Getting error message on and off last several weeks - "shift into park" which does not allow the ignition to be turned off!! the only way to resolve this issue is to jiggle the gear shift or restart the car, changing gears and trying again. Sometimes it works on the second or third try! frustrating!!! what is it doing to the shift assembly? have called local dealer they will diagnose and repair at my cost! in the neighborhood of $250. 00 for diagnostic, which will be applied to the total repair costs. No idea what that bill will be. General motors just advises if it needs repair save my receipts in the event of recall for reimbursement. The car only has 21,600 miles!! I have seen other complaints on line and there are videos on you tube on how to repair this issue, obviously I'm not the only one this is happening to. The gear shift boot and console have to be removed to repair. If the above actions do not work, how do you shut the ignition off??? just let the car run until it's out of gas??? not what I would classify as safe! general motors should be taking steps to rectify this problem immediately but since they have not had "enough" complaints to warrant investigating further they are sitting idly by! help!.

Wiring harness keeps getting ate up due to soybean coated wiring manufacturing.