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All cars · Chevrolet Traverse · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Traverse. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index63100 = average car
Complaints92NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold123,555U.S. model year
Per 100K sold74complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdFWD18 / 27 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 9-spdAWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 59,200 miles. Median 37,000, from 21 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain66,20013,200–89,5008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain34%
Electrical22%
Engine20%
Brakes13%
Lights7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
9250607

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V172000 Mar 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

    Risk. A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

  • 23V042000 Feb 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

    Risk. A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.

Manufacturer communications 538

Chevy filed 538 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20205970125,546Engine
20213641116,250Electrical
2022587196,965Transmission & drivetrain
20236392123,555Transmission & drivetrain
2024146141105,835Brakes
2025205184148,278Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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