2017 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,543miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 6% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,543 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I live in cold climate with snow and ice conditions.when in motion, usually when the engine has reached running temperature is when the issues tend to occur. I notice it happens more often if there is ice build up on the rims causing an imbalance in the wheels but happens when the car is free of any ice or snow build up. The results of this is out of no where engine power is reduced,stability trak , park assist exct. Warning lights come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291645, filed 2019-12, 60,000 miles“Thia vehicle regularly stalls or will not start due to frequency congestion with the ignition. I have started the vehicle several times and started to back up and the vehicle has stalled. This could be dangerous for obvious reasons. The dealer: bennett Chevrolet in egg harbor township was notified me and stated there was no fix for this issue. They gave me a printout of all cars that experience this type of interference, but I believe it to be more dangerous to the operation of the vehicle than it is being treated. Please advise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228718, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“I was driving my 2017 chevy Traverse with only 12000 miles on it when a light came on for traction control within 3 seconds I lost all power. Thank god I was not on an expressway at the time. I had to get my brand new car towed and they said a fuse blew and they replaced that. Then another light came on and they had to replace the module. I was without a car for 3 days! This could have been fatal had I been on a busy road or expressway. I will be getting rid of this car asap and do not even feel safe driving it to the dealer to trade it in! …”
NHTSA complaint #11030643, filed 2017-09, 12,000 miles“My vehicle whether stationary or in motion routinely does not chime for a passanger or driver without a seatbelt. The light does come on but it will only chime 10% of the time. I am not having issues with it chiming when there is not a person is in the seat. I am concerned this is a life safety issue with my vehicle since if I am driving and my passanger takes off there seatbelt it does not alert me with sounds. It also does not alert me woth sound if I myself forget to apply my seatbelt. I have called and spoken to the dealership and taken my vehicle in multiple times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061535, filed 2018-01, 500 miles“Check air bag light came on briefly. Dealer said they couldn't find a code in the system showing that it had come one. Then as I'm driving with my kids in the car, the traction light comes on randomly, it starts wanting to turn off on itself. Mind you I'm on a very busy street with morons going over 60 MPH behind me. It could have been a major accident! I went to advance auto cause I thought maybe it was my battery, even though its a brand new car. No. It wasn't they tested it and everything. So I called the dealer and they took it in for a day to then tell me that it is showing battery codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091585, filed 2018-05, 50,000 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
263 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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