2018 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 18%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,835miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 18% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,835 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my car, straight, down our road at about 40 MPH when the car suddenly started to shudder, loose power and then then engine stalled (lost steering ability and engine propulsion). If this had happened at a busy intersection, while making a left hande turn, it could have been fatal.”
NHTSA complaint #11232876, filed 2019-07, 34,000 miles“Started SUV then noticed check engine came on once driving. Went down a major road and noticed the SUV was losing power and wasn't shifting properly. Had my kids in the car and was able to turn around to get back to my house. Once I got it to a safe spot I pressed on the gas to properly park it. Then the SUV jerked forward in a sudden amd hard fashion and I almost hit the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11145345, filed 2018-11, 5,300 miles“Purchased a year ago in fl. My windshield came loose twice already where you can see the padding in the dashboard area again. The tire on driver side has to have air in it several times after driving about 20 mins. Pressure keeps reading at 26 and alarm going off with the problem. Husband refills and three days later I move the vehicle and it happens again. Windshield you can hear air leaking from it. Several times when I started my car it had a weird engine noise loud acceleration even when sitting in my driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316475, filed 2020-03, 3,600 miles“The car does not register when the car is in park after I turn it off. It reads 'shift to park' and I have to spend several minutes jiggling the shifter or restarting the car and going through different gears. It is a very big inconvenience. I took it to the repair shop as it started right after the warranty ran out. They said either the shifter needs to be replaced or the gearbox via a conversation they had with someone they had at chevy. They were told chevy and gmc are aware of it being a problem but it's not on a recall level yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11256758, filed 2019-09, 37,109 miles“While at a traffic light, the engine auto stop engaged as usual. However, upon releasing the brake to proceed through the intersection, the vehicle restarted but would not run properly. The vehicle would lurch/jerk forward then lose power over and over again. It felt like we would get whiplashed from the movement of the vehicle. The engine light came on. We were able to make it off of the road into a parking lot in order to call the dealership for advice. They advised to turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to reset the systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170759, filed 2019-01, 8,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017443Apr 2, 2025This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P3055 Set.
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 14 | 8% |
| 2024 | 33 | 23% |
| 2023 | 19 | 20% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 11 | 12% |
| 2020 | 70 | 30% |
| 2019 | 62 | 15% |
| 2018 | 85 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 | 118 | 22% |
| 2013 | 45 | 28% |
| 2012 | 115 | 32% |
| 2011 | 204 | 34% |
| 2010 | 178 | 27% |
| 2009 | 50 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
196 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology