Chevrolet Traverse Reviews

There are two special warranties on the vehicle both which caused my catalytic converter to go bad (Faulty purge valve and broken exhaust pipe bracket/hole in exhaust pipe). I had the faulty purge valve fixed twice and a hole in my exhaust pipe once… Now the bracket is broken and they don’t want to cover it even though it’s connected to that same exhaust pipe under special warranty. When you look up the special warranty, it doesn’t specify. Therefore I don’t understand why they won’t cover it. My car is only six years old and I’ve kept up with the maintenance and now I’m being told that I need a new catalytic converter. Not only that, but the dealership tried to tell me that the catalytic converter was hanging and that caused the bracket to break but when you do your research, it’s actually the other way around. I’ve also had this verified by other mechanics. The faulty, purge valve will also cause your catalytic converter to go bad…

We purchased a Brand new Traverse for my wife, worst decision ever made. Car has left my wife and 2 kids stranded 3 different times, it’s been worked on 9 times. Starting at 4K miles up to most recent 17,800. It's been in shop for 1 month couple days. After expressing our frustration time stress this is causing in our daily lives we requested GM to step up do the right thing. Well they haven’t. Basically said they wouldn’t do anything other than let the dealer fixed it. 56k for a faulty vehicle that puts our family in danger with all issues it has.

The Chevy traverse looks nice and it's roomy, but the seats are a little uncomfortable, and there's a lot of top engine noise and the gas cat design is horrible. If you're trying to add any additives to it. The handle ok, but I cannot recommend this vehicle for a long trip. I drove from Illinois to Virginia Beach and it cracked the manifold. Because they get too hot and it's too thin of metal. I definitely, don't work them in this vehicle for long trips. But if you're just using it locally in your town , they're fine. But I wouldn't recommend them to any of my family or friends.

Vehicle is unreliable. Inside the dealership more than it is out. Pending recall on mass failing of master cylinder. Electrical issues have left a dead battery twice. Car presently sitting in driveway as it again does not start and my handicapped device is locked inside with no easy way to retrieve. Waiting for Chevy roadside assistance for hours. Terrible vehicle. Terrible.

I recently purchased a 2025 Chevy Traverse earlier this year for work, as of September 2025 the vehicle has 159000 miles. Since around 4500 miles I have been experiencing braking system issues, unintentional accelerations, brake pulsation, brake squeaking noises when backing out or stopping, electrical glitches with the driver side front window, engine troubles such as reduced power, stalling and the check engine light illuminated. I have taken the vehicle in for inspection, the first time the dealership (DAYS CHEVROLET) where the vehicle was purchased refused to conduct an inspection, took the vehicle to another dealership who specialized in Chevrolets, and they claim they could not duplicate the safety issues with the vehicle.

2018 Traverse RS. A/C evaporator was just replaced this year. The condenser was replaced last year and the oil pan leak had to be repaired the year before that. Very pricey. Other than that, we're happy with the size and performance.

I purchased a 2020 Traverse new in July 2020. There was a recall on some 2020 GM vehicles with a faulty high pressure fuel pump. So when mine failed and it wasn't one of the recall vins, too bad, so sad. I understand it wasn't one of the vins, and I did have 63k on the SUV, but these pumps have been problematic beyond the scope of the recall vins. I was coming from WI, stranded in Miami, going to FMB for vacation, and had to find another vehicle and pick mine up after repairs ($1200) 10 days later on the way back. Our family has had 7 Traverses since 2009. No more. It's the principle of common sense and customer relationships. Expedition here I come!

I have a 2019 Chevy Traverse, at 80,000 miles I had to replace alternator, starter and battery, one after the other. These items can range in cost from $800-$1500 dollars. Then the exhaust blew out near the manifold and a replace part was $800.00 dollars. I was able to have my mechanic take this section of the exhaust off and weld it for $250.00. Then the taillights started getting moisture inside and one of them stopped working. I was able to get a used replacement from EBAY for $300.00. Prices can range as high as $700.00 for a new one. They are sealed and don't have bulbs in them and very difficult to remove. The rear quarter and bumper cover have to be taken lose to gain access to the taillight. At 114,000 miles the transmission was shot. 5k-9k to replace. Do yourself a favor, stay clear of these cars.

Total transmission replacement after 73000 miles on my 2016 traverse. Dealership wanted $6500.00 to replace, Biggers Chevrolet in Elgin Ill. Found out it was a common problem in earlier Traverse's. Avoiding recall.

I have a 20 Traverse and bought some after market hubcaps that fit perfectly on three of my four wheels, The fourth wheel doesn't seem to be perfect like the other three. The service tech tried to get it to fit then he called the service mgr (David) who said, "there's something with that wheel but it doesn't seem safety related so we're not going to replace it." I then contacted Chevrolet headquarters and got the run around for about a month only to find that Kasandra said she spoke to "Joan" the head of the service dept at Victorville Chevy and she said that they weren't going to replace the wheel because it doesn't fall into the bumper to bumper warranty. However, under further investigation as it is a defect in manufacturing it does indeed fall into this warranty. Please contact them and resolve this problem, Thank you.