2017 Chevrolet Traverse Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,543miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,543 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.
“This has happened 3 times while driving down the interstate at 70mph. While driving all of a sudden my dash starts flashing traction control off & then flashes service stabilitytrac & my engine loses power and starts jerking kind of like your are running out of gas. This lasts until you stop and turn off the car for about 5 min then restart it. But it keeps happening when I get back on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11065730, filed 2018-01, 22,000 miles“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“First problem is that the fuel guage fluctuates. Second and most frightening, while I was drinking on wed. The 19th of july with my son, my Traverse completely shut off. I took it to the dealer that night, got it back the following monday and was told that the problem couldn't be duplicated. I'm guessing this is the standard answer to these problems. It's not acceptable to me I that I know that this has been a previous issue with this vehicle. I am also frighteningly aware that there have been deaths caused by this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010915, filed 2017-07Related service bulletins
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Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 117 | 21% |
| 2013 | 43 | 27% |
| 2012 | 84 | 24% |
| 2011 | 103 | 17% |
| 2010 | 57 | 9% |
| 2009 | 21 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
263 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
5 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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