2010 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 9%of 669 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle being track by law enforcement-mapping and stop at least once a week under different vechile codes ebd,eps,trac and radio waves by telcommuncationers coding my car most recently stop on 7-13-2020 .this is my complaint for investigation. My tag is rtt0049.”
NHTSA complaint #11339183, filed 2020-07, 25 miles“My check engine light appeared this evening in my 2010 Traverse as well as service stabilitrack and traction control. As I accelerated my fuel level indicator went down and when I hit the brakes it would shoot up to full. I am one of many to deal with the issue with specifically a chevy Traverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11030602, filed 2017-09, 67,000 miles“My 2010 Traverse power steering went completely out. Still not working. My truck tends to roll some after being in park on the brakes. My windows power doesn't work thru driver door. My AC stop blowing thru front vents. My seatbelts doesnt work properly. My second row pops up and glide while sitting in the seat. This truck has many problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10579401, filed 2014-04, 60,000 miles“I was driving my 2010 Traverse with 94,000 miles. While driving on a city road I had ' service traction control, service stabilitrack, engine power reduced' mit was very dangerous and my vehicle I had to limp home.”
NHTSA complaint #11399172, filed 2021-03, 94,000 miles“Gas tank does accurately show how much gas I have left. The fuel gauge constantly fluctuates. I was driving and my mile range showed I had 54 miles worth of gas left. I made a stop and the car was idling and when I got back in the car it showed I had 89 miles worth of gas left. When I got to my destination I got the low fuel warning message. I have watched my fuel gauge and mile range go up incrementally while in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10940352, filed 2017-01, 155,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 27% |
| 2025 | 48 | 26% |
| 2024 | 26 | 18% |
| 2023 | 21 | 22% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 22 | 24% |
| 2020 | 28 | 12% |
| 2019 | 114 | 28% |
| 2018 | 102 | 22% |
| 2017 | 22 | 6% |
| 2016 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 | 28 | 9% |
| 2014 | 127 | 23% |
| 2013 | 53 | 33% |
| 2012 | 48 | 14% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 60 | 9% |
| 2009 | 36 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
331 complaintsEngine
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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