2017 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“Windshield defroster does not defrost 1/2 of the driver's side. Ice/snow remain completely intact. It has to be completely scraped and will finally start to clear when I continue to use washer fluid/wipers and inside of vehicle warms. This also happens when the outside temp drops and all window interiors fog/frost. This does not clear until interior warms completely. This could take 1/2 hr. Interior frost has to be scraped that leaves fog behind. I've had to drive all the way to work with windshield not clear. Dealer has checked multiple times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153225, filed 2018-11, 2,500 miles“The component/system that is malfunctioning is coding P-0826. Dealership says replace Transmission.Based on my experience with the vehicle, the transmission is not the main issue. There are symptoms of an electrical issue that is causing the vehicle to lose power, rough shift, stutter and hard shift. This situation began when traveling back from GA to NC. After having stopped at a rest stop, I proceeded to get back on the highway and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as I merged on to the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11686176, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. While the vehicle was stationary, the sun roof exploded from the inside of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11092413, filed 2018-05, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10249948Jan 16, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition Sunroof Wind / Air Deflector Inoperative.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 5% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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