2015 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,176miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,176 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stopped at a traffic signal, without warning the lights in the dash, went out. The lights in the center das console (for radio, etc) wnet out. All interior liught were out. This lasted for approximately 3 minutes. I could not signal to turn, I did not have any way to determine my vehicle speed or anything about the operating system of the vehicle. After about three minutes all light came back on. This has happended twice in a period of approximately two weeks since I leased the vehicle on 07/25/2015.”
NHTSA complaint #10758638, filed 2015-08, 57 miles“The passenger side headlight went out in april 2017, may 2017 driver side headlight goes out. Vehicle is only two (2) year old and the head lights should not need to be replaced every two years. The stability control light came on after returning to truck four hours later. Whenever I accelerate the vehicle and ride became unstable.”
NHTSA complaint #10991520, filed 2017-05, 56,000 miles“Please enact laws that prohibit reverse lights from illuminating when the vehicle is not in reverse! The reverse lights are to let other drivers and pedestrians know that the car is in the reverse gear and may back up. For some reason GM vehicles use reverse lights when in park, confusing everyone abound the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10808112, filed 2015-12, 20,000 miles“The low beam/driving lights stop working while the vehicle is being driven. This occurs alternately and intermittently. This issue causes problems with visibility for driver and others.”
NHTSA complaint #11242629, filed 2019-08, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
163 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsElectrical system
28 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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