2023 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 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.
“After purchasing our vehicle we noticed back up camera view was switch to a globe view and noise in vehicle when driving over 40 mph that sound like electric wires shorting. Took to dealership they said they did updates to information center. After a few days it continued to do the same issues. Called dealership back and they took another look at it and said they once again pushed out a large update. Well vehicle continued to have same issues with addition of now rear view camera is going while in drive. Stereo screen gets all glitched up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556522, filed 2023-11“The car is equipped with an automatic light feature designed to activate in low-light conditions, such as early mornings or evenings. However, the system only triggers when it is completely dark. Even in very low sunlight, the lights do not turn on, which can be dangerous as the car may not be fully visible on highways”
NHTSA complaint #11665269, filed 2025-06“The contact's wife owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact's wife noticed that the rear passenger’s side brake light and signal light failed to work as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645971, filed 2025-03, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hazard warning light button was pressed. The contact stated that when the hazard warning light button was pressed again to turn off the hazard lights, the button became inoperable, and the hazard lights remained activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the hazard light button needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11668141, filed 2025-06, 55,000 miles“Headlights , especially high beams are positioned too high. High beams literally illuminate treetops without placing even one lumen of light on the surface of the road. Dealer claims lights meet manufacturer specs and won’t/can’t adjust them.”
NHTSA complaint #11540622, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11014377Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on dark spots in the headlamp pattern when the vehicle is pulled up to a wall or garage.
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11011117Oct 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on dark spots in the headlamp pattern when the vehicle is pulled up to a wall or garage.
- 11007940Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on dark spots in the headlamp pattern when the vehicle is pulled up to a wall or garage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
32 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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