2015 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 9%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,048miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,048 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the dash of the Traverse will flicker on and off. When this happens, the headunit will restart and flash a couple times before staying on. The back up camera will also turn on randomly, while in motion. When the dash flickers to off, I am not able to use my blinker or see my mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11245395, filed 2019-08, 61,900 miles“A week after the purchase, the car started to stall while driving and the AC went out. The dealer replaced the air compressor. About a few weeks later, the vehicle stopped wouldn't start. I took it back to the dealer and they claimed to have taken it to another repair shop and they deemed it an electrical issue. They claimed to have fixed it. I got the vehicle back and the very next day it started to smoke while driving and the AC went out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11339528, filed 2020-07, 112,000 miles“Loud noise coming from the power steering area when I accelerated and turned the steering wheel . This happens when I wanted to park my car. I just changed water sensors , and now it has the evape error . That not really good for under 60000 mile car, its not normal”
NHTSA complaint #11161435, filed 2018-12, 60,000 miles“I have had several instances that have involved service stabilitrek/service traction control lights coming on along with engine power reducing warning. I've lost power and had speed dramatically reduce putting me in dangerous situations. When this happens I am not able to accelerate and vehicle slows to a stop. First time this happened I was on a city street going about 40 MPH, second time I had just gotten off the freeway and was making a right turn. I lost steering in addition to the other problems mentioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123143, filed 2018-08, 67,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle a little over 38 months. The problem began on 6-13-2018 while I was stopped at the end of my driveway. When I shifted out of park there were clicking noises in the dash. This had never happened before. I took it to the dealer who stated it was a solenoid that needed replacing in the dash. It was replaced, but did not solve the problem. There are two of these solenoids so they ordered the other one and that wasn't the problem. I was told that the housing for one of these solenoids needed replacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102210, filed 2018-06, 16,700 milesRelated 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…
- 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.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
162 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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