2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
625
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
86
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
The 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has received a total of 625 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 86 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (169 complaints), Unknown Or Other (94 complaints), and Electrical System (91 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, potentially affecting up to 194,213 vehicles.
Recall 21V246000 — AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: General 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.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V668000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 194,105 vehicles affected
Defect: General 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.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
625 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Noxious emissions fill passenger compartment while at idle, or when using remote start. Cannot drive with windows closed, or with recirculation on. Passengers feel, "sleepy". Bracket holding flex pipe fails at the same point in several different traverse vehicles. The 2018 model we have, is not covered by a recall, even though the 2019 of the same design and fail point, is. N222385510 GM is addressing this on only select models, even though the same issue is applicable to other models, and the same part numbers are the cause and or affected.
Noxious emissions fill passenger compartment while at idle, or when using remote start. Cannot drive with windows closed, or with recirculation on. Passengers feel, "sleepy". Bracket holding flex pipe fails at the same point in several different traverse vehicles. The 2018 model we have, is not covered by a recall, even though the 2019 of the same design and fail point, is. N222385510 GM is addressing this on only select models, even though the same issue is applicable to other models, and the same part numbers are the cause and or affected.
After refueling we re-entered I495 Northbound. While traveling in the fast lane of traffic my vehicle shut off. I lost all power, including the ability to use On-Star. The vehicle refused to start for thirty minutes. This problem repeats within a mile of refueling. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer. The first time the said it was a sensor in the stable trak. This last time they claimed a bolt on the battery was loose. There was no pre-warning the car just stopped in rush-hour traffic on the busiest highway in America.
After refueling we re-entered I495 Northbound. While traveling in the fast lane of traffic my vehicle shut off. I lost all power, including the ability to use On-Star. The vehicle refused to start for thirty minutes. This problem repeats within a mile of refueling. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer. The first time the said it was a sensor in the stable trak. This last time they claimed a bolt on the battery was loose. There was no pre-warning the car just stopped in rush-hour traffic on the busiest highway in America.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there were exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic was notified of a failure with the exhaust manifold. The local dealer was contacted and informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the exhaust manifold weld needed to be re-welded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Safety Rating for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
The 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
General Motors, LLC has issued 86 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-NA-342 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
This service bulletin provides a procedure to check the rearview mirror coax connector for looseness by disconnecting and reconnecting the electrical connector to correct the customers concern for the rearview mirror video screen displaying blue.
16-NA-342 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides a procedure to check the rearview mirror coax connector for looseness by disconnecting and reconnecting the electrical connector to correct the customers concern for the rearview mirror video screen displaying blue.
17-NA-404 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the ICS for conditions of Radio Control Display Makes Random Selections with No User Input and/or Places Unwanted Phone Calls due to an internal concern.
17-NA-404 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the ICS for conditions of Radio Control Display Makes Random Selections with No User Input and/or Places Unwanted Phone Calls due to an internal concern.
17-NA-404 — EQUIPMENT
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the ICS for conditions of Radio Control Display Makes Random Selections with No User Input and/or Places Unwanted Phone Calls due to an internal concern.
21-NA-183 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Intermittent Door Locks Inoperative, DTCs B3125, B3130, B3135, B3979, B3980, Various U codes, IP Lamps Illuminate, Immobilizer, Unwanted Horn or Hazard Flasher Operation.
N212345540 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.0L engine. The Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles may not respond to test tools with the correct Calibration Verification Number (CVN). If not corrected, this could result in a failure...
18NA240 — TRAILER HITCHES
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate a possible leak at the receiver dehydrator plug and to only replace the plug if the cause for the customers concern.
18NA240 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate a possible leak at the receiver dehydrator plug and to only replace the plug if the cause for the customers concern.
PIT5662E — SERVICE BRAKES
This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
- 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 294 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 879 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 416 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 378 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 412 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (current)
- 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 509 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 255 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 97 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 107 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 86 complaints
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