2018 Chevrolet Traverse Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 465 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“When I stop driving and put in park warning comes up on display shift to park it takes a little bit to get it to turn off , but if you dont see it you could have dead battery when get back in car.. This should be a recall , getting tired of always reshifting it every time I turn car off,”
NHTSA complaint #11235250, filed 2019-07, 9,500 miles“I was driving on a 45 MPH road, slowly coming to a stop when the engine started to sputter, almost like a putt-putt feeling. When I came to a complete stop, & the auto stop feature clicked on, the check engine light came on. When I resumed driving & tried to get up to the posted speed limit, it was hard to accelerate. I was able to get to the posted speed limit of 55 MPH, but it felt like the acclerator was resisting. I thought maybe the sensor came on by accident, so when I got home, I powered the vehicle off, waited 30 seconds, & powered it back on. The check engine light remained on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080407, filed 2018-03, 9,000 miles“Many issues from the day that I bought the vehicle. 1) noticed front windshield and or driver side window having lots of air noise coming in and wind can be heard as im driving. 2) the auto start does not function correctly when going turns off and about to drive off it tumbles/shakes. 3) hearing a noise on the driver side front part of the vehicle that can be heard on the inside as im driving. Sort of a knocking rattling sound.”
NHTSA complaint #11280491, filed 2019-11, 250 miles“Power steering failed on vehicle while in motion. Electric power steering module failed causing extreme difficulty getting the vehicle parked. Steering rack had to be replaced and computer re-programmed. Vehicle is back at the dealer with a similar trouble code for a follow up to the original repair. It took GM over 4 months to get the replacement part making us drive our vehicle with a faulty steering rack never once providing a loaner vehicle or buyback opportunity.”
NHTSA complaint #11324957, filed 2020-05, 34,000 miles“Export version only. Country: colombia. 1. Shitf to park. When you park the vehicle ask you to put it in park and it is already. Dealer is working on that as I write this thread. Tech found a recall or bulletin from manufacturer to repair or possible replacement of some parts 2. Service stabilitrack. In many and ramdom ocacions this service light comes on and 20 seconds later goes off. When stopping at a light. Dealer unable to duplicate and no fix yet 3. Fuel economy system, it does not work right now, and it happened twice before. Does not turn off when you stop at a traffic light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306638, filed 2020-02, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
196 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsEngine
85 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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