2014 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 127about this part
- Share
- 23%of 548 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 127 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 23% of the 548 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time this has happened while driving along at highway speeds unexpectedly get error messages, service traction control, service stabilitrak, traction control is off, engine power is reduced. The first time I was able to drive to a dealership. The second time I lost all power and was lucky that I was in a residential zone”
NHTSA complaint #11378053, filed 2020-12, 86,000 miles“While driving my 2014 chevy Traverse my stability track light and engine light came on loss of power the car jerks cannot control it can cause an accident happened more than once this is november 1, 2017 that happened or five times already call today to complain to chevy my car is now the dealership trying to figure out what is wrong with it”
NHTSA complaint #11042137, filed 2017-11, 88,000 miles“Housing cases crack from the inside and water gets in. Shorts out the fuse. Constant changing on bulbs on headlamps and stop lamps. Housing cases for lights cost more than car note. Onstar not alerted by problem and I don't know until I'm driving and someone else flags me down. Multiple people have almost rear-ended me.”
NHTSA complaint #11096356, filed 2018-05, 75,000 miles“Without warning the vehicle loses power and shuts down. The check engine light comes on. When I shut the car off and wait a minute it will start up again with no problem. When I've tried to get a program reading from a repair shop, they were unable to do so because the check engine light had reset itself and no reading was available. At other times the car wouldn't start at all... And I have recently replaced the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #11360392, filed 2020-09, 60,000 miles“While driving the car I received a airbag warning and speedometer went to zero. Immediately after my entire dashboard went dark. Car continued to drive with working headlights. It appeared to reset several times and then would work fine for a while. Before the same problem would come back. This time without the air bag warning. Happened in snowy wet conditions. It was multiple times on a city street, and multiple times on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11299217, filed 2020-01, 94,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V614000Oct 1, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2014, Suburban 2013–2014, Cadillac CTS 2013–2014 +12 more
- 14V223000Apr 30, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2014, GMC Acadia 2014, Buick Enclave 2014
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
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 2014 Chevrolet Traverse
258 complaintsEngine
118 complaintsElectronic stability control
117 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology