2020 Chevrolet Traverse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 24%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,450miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 24% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,450 miles. 2 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.
“This started around may 2020... I was at about 2k miles in. I was told it was due to weather. And that they had other chevy with same issue- so it's normal . I bought the 2020 chevy Traverse brand new right off lot. After we packed up and visited family I noticed it had sounds. The sounds were like whining noises just loud and seriously obnoxious. It only happened we were turning vehicle at first. So we get home and it started being louder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402990, filed 2021-03, 2,000 miles“Recently purchased car. On thursday december 3,2020. Was driving car back home on a busy street, car starting stalling. Would not go past 20 MPH, engine was revving. Next morning to go to work car would not go on reverse. Had to get car towed to the dealer and they are telling me that it is a transmission problem. That the transmission needs to be replaced. Devon at rick hendrick in duluth, ga has been nothing but rude since purchase of vehicle now I do not feel safe driving this vehicle and I have 4 young children ages 10, 8, and 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #11378281, filed 2020-12, 900 miles“When I put my car in park and turn it off I get an error message that I need to Shift to Park . It shows in the dash that it is in park but my radio, and lights stay on. I have to restart my car and put it in park, reverse, or neutral and try to put it in park again. I takes several try's to make the error message go away.”
NHTSA complaint #11693519, filed 2025-10“While the gears are shifted to park, as soon as the car is turned off, a message pops up advising me to Shift to Park . The car will already be in park. I have to with jiggle the gear shift or turn the car back on and cycle gears a couple times in order for the car to recognize that it's in park.”
NHTSA complaint #11764315, filed 2026-09“While driving the stereo went off, the ac, the car stopped in middle of the road and I lost all electrical. I tried turning back on and the emergency brake light was on and the dash said Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care.” I was able to put it in neutral and get it out of the way. Battery is good Fuses were all checked 350 replaced Car isn’t starting or Turing over, but some of the lights have turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #11740496, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
- 11027701Jan 14, 2026This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 16 | 9% |
| 2024 | 15 | 10% |
| 2023 | 10 | 11% |
| 2022 | 29 | 29% |
| 2021 | 22 | 24% |
| 2020 | 57 | 24% |
| 2019 | 96 | 23% |
| 2018 | 109 | 23% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 24 | 8% |
| 2014 | 48 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 12% |
| 2012 | 38 | 11% |
| 2011 | 57 | 9% |
| 2010 | 32 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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