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2018 Chevrolet Traverse: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Traverse years.
461 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Traverse?The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 461 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Traverse years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Traverse?
Across the 18 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 89 (2023) to 669 (2010). With 461 complaints, the 2018 Traverse sits above the model's median of 313.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Traverse
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 20V668000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
air bags:critical fasteners
Campaign 21V246000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Traverse. See the full Traverse owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Traverse listings typically run $17,900–$36,496.
Other Traverse model years
Compare every Traverse year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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