2018 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- engine light · 7 records
- auto stop · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2018 chevy traverse when decelerating around speeds under 35mph city driving the vehicle will randomly rev up and the rpm will go up to 4000 or 5000 rpm, this also happens while braking. Sometimes the car will jerk forward as if it was going to accelerate and other times it just stays at a high rpm for 5 seconds or less until i either come to a complete stop or try to accelerate and it does not respond. The engine…
ODI 11270509
Engine
I have had issues with my 2018 traverse since december. The problem started around 9,000 miles. I took my vehicle into the dealership and they could not duplicate the issue. I would put the vehicle in drive and the "d" light would blink but the car would not move. In march after several trips to the dealership they finally repaired the vehicle. They removed the transmission and replaced a sensor. The vehicle did not…
ODI 11244840
Engine · Power Train
The car does not register when the car is in park after i turn it off. It reads 'shift to park' and i have to spend several minutes jiggling the shifter or restarting the car and going through different gears. It is a very big inconvenience. I took it to the repair shop as it started right after the warranty ran out. They said either the shifter needs to be replaced or the gearbox via a conversation they had with…
ODI 11256758
Electrical System · Engine
Began 6/19, with progressive worsening. When the vehicle is placed into park and shut-off, a warning appears on the info display stating" shift to park". At which point the vehicle keeps all lights on the inside and outside of the vehicle illuminated, the ac stays on, the radio/entertainment display stays on, in addition to a warning beep/chime that is typical when the vehicle is left "on" and you open the door. In…
ODI 11243512
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet traverse. While attempting to turn into a parking lot, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to hampton chevrolet [redacted], located at 1073 w mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666) where the technician performed a diagnostic test and found codes p0014 and p0024. The manufacturer was made aware of the codes and advised the technician…
ODI 11221193
Engine · Power Train
Slowed down for stop light and tried to accelerate and engine, transmission and accelerator felt disengaged, engine backfired, car hesitated and jolted felt transmission disengaged. This was on a street.
ODI 11228500
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving late at night with family down a state highway/city street with some stoplights and rotary, vehicle suddenly seems to be intermittently losing power or transmission slipping when driving. When giving gas entering rotary, intermittent slipping/power loss (like a skipping power/slipping transmission) worsened - felt greater loss of power and for slightly longer periods. Noted engine light came on. Worsening…
ODI 11218231
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Car had about 10000 miles and in two separate occasions has stalled, steering wheel had stop working, couldn't steer, car turns off when stopped at traffic lights, alrms go off and dealer just says they can only reprogram the computer, no repairs available. On a third time braking system alarms went off and dealer had to replace the braking system. Vehicle has always failed while in motion. Dealer and manufacturer…
ODI 11210459
Engine
Transmission light came on, car started excessively jerking and stalling (vehicle was in motion on a city street while turning and driving straight) took into dealership and said gm does not have a 'fix' for this problem and it's currently under investigation. There are 'concerns with all 4 or pairs of camshaft position system performance dcts p0011 p0014 p0021 and p0024. Dealership cleared codes and we were told…
ODI 11204516
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On a normal sunny afternoon after about driving for 20 or so miles, we were approaching a red light in a line of traffic at a busy intersection, the vehicle appeared to start slightly jerking as i was coming to a stop. Once stopped the stop/start function operated. Upon releasing the brake to accelerate thru the intersection the vehicle started jerking and lurching uncontrollably then shut down completely, the…
ODI 11204952
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
In early april 2019, approximately the first week of april, i was driving the traverse on a hill and stopped at a stop light. When the light turned green, i attempted to step on the gas and pull forward, but the car rolled backwards. I looked down to see if i was in reverse, but the car was in drive. This specific incident occurred a total of two times. On april 23, 2019 around 9:40 am i was driving and my car…
ODI 11205587
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle turned off during operation. Vehicle was traveling at 45 mph on a local highway and turned off. Coasted the vehicle into an empty parking lot where parking gear was applied and vehicle was restarted. Check engine light was now present. Vehicle was dropped off at dealership where it was purchased. Was informed it was a software anomaly and is currently being investigated. No repair, software was reset and…
ODI 11191380
Engine
While at a traffic light, the engine auto stop engaged as usual. However, upon releasing the brake to proceed through the intersection, the vehicle restarted but would not run properly. The vehicle would lurch/jerk forward then lose power over and over again. It felt like we would get whiplashed from the movement of the vehicle. The engine light came on. We were able to make it off of the road into a parking lot in…
ODI 11170759
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Started suv then noticed check engine came on once driving. Went down a major road and noticed the suv was losing power and wasn't shifting properly. Had my kids in the car and was able to turn around to get back to my house. Once i got it to a safe spot i pressed on the gas to properly park it. Then the suv jerked forward in a sudden amd hard fashion and i almost hit the car in front of me.
ODI 11145345
Electrical System · Engine
On october 1, 2018 i purchased a new traverse from kelley chevrolet of fort wayne indiana. My question is can the auto stop on my new 2018 chevrolet traverse be disabled. I just had a close call involving the auto stop. I was in branson mo on vacation and this place is built on hills and more hills. I had come to a stop on a hillside and the car went to auto stop. When i lifted my foot on the brake so auto stop…
ODI 11281801
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving car on a state highway, it began to jerk, lose power and check engine light came on. Next day taken in to dealer, informed gm is aware of the problem that also affects several other gm cars and is unable to fix.
ODI 11140241
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on rainy day about 20 mph the engine would alternate between a power surge to no power. This continued for several minutes while driving (nowhere to pull over) until the engine completely died. Both the jerking forward and the shutoff while driving could have caused a horrible accident but fortunately we were lucky. The street was a city street, it was a very wet environment, and i was going straight.…
ODI 11130171
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact leases a 2018 chevrolet traverse. While driving in traffic, the vehicle powered off, the engine failed, and all the instrument panel indicators flickered. The contact was able to coast the vehicle out of traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll when the gear was shifted into park. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11129941
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Driving down the road 35 mph, car died engine shut off all lights shut off. Would not restart, hazard lights would not work!!!!!. Was going up hill did not have enough power to get to side of the road. On star would not work, key fob would not unlock the doors. All electrical dead. Was very dangerous in heavy traffic and almost got hit trying to save people around. Dealership got us a loaner and a tow. They say its…
ODI 11115671
Engine
My wife was driving to a college interview from rio grande city tx to austin tx; while she was passing by pleasantown tx, the suv reduced the speed by itself and she could not get it up passing 25 miles per hour. It seemed like a transmission issue. She was towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer and is still there.
ODI 11118044
Engine · Power Train
New lease under 8,000 miles and the transmission failed. While stopped at a red light on a heavily trafficked roadway, when i hi the gas there was a loud grinding. The transmission would not engage again as i sat in the middle of main roadway with car speeding by as my wife, my children and my niece sat in the vehicle with me. After trying to get the transmission to engage in "awd" i was able to get the car off the…
ODI 11110258
Engine
At 7,256 miles, the engine light came on. Dale willey automotive replaced the engine coolant fan motor & assembly, as it was intermittently turning on & off, causing a code to be fired for the engine light. The radiator also had to be replaced due to a leak. Also, a fuse had to be replaced that was installed incorrectly by the factory with a plastic coating covering the metal contact of the fuse which was causing…
ODI 11090092
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and would not switch gears easily. The contact stated that emission fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed a clicking noise on the front passenger and driver side of the vehicle. Sands chevrolet-surprise in surprise, arizona was made aware of the failures and…
ODI 11103490
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Was driving from nyc to toronto. We stopped 3 hours after for bathroom break and lunch. I did not leave the car therefore the car remained on. Drove for another 2 hours and stopped for a bathroom break at junius ponds travel plaza around 330pm. Turned off the car and thats when we realized we drove without the key. This is in the middle of winter with children in the car. We called onstar and chevy but they could…
ODI 11064385
Engine · Steering · Wheels
Steering, turn either way, backing out of space there is a strange click noise, has 4631 miles only. Blue tooth won't come on all of sudden either for hands free speaking.
ODI 11183682