The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 449 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission failures and problems: includes complete failure, fluid leaks, rough shifting, stalling, and speed sensor issues. affects multiple generations. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 85 (2021) to 449 (2018). With 449 complaints, the 2018 Traverse sits abovethe model's median of 354.
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.
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, Ca…
air bags:critical fasteners
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Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation. For the 2018-2023 generation, owner feedback is mixed, with many reporting trouble-free, spacious, and practical family vehicles, while others report…
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Used Traverse listings typically run $20,631–$46,865 across 2009 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Traverse year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.