2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Common Problems
Ranked from 99 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Exhaust System Failure
36complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe exhaust system develops holes or cracks, leading to exhaust leaks and loud noises.
Related recall: 20V639000
- 2
Transmission Shudder and Malfunction
28complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission is shuddering and malfunctioning, requiring frequent repairs and replacements.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V817000, 20V668000
- 3
Shift to Park Error
21complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle is displaying an error message 'Shift to Park' preventing the engine from shutting off properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bracket Failure
10complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe front exhaust pipe mounting bracket separates, creating a hole in the exhaust pipe and increasing exhaust noise.
Related recall: 20V639000
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Engine Stall and Misfire
8complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and stalls, often accompanied by check engine light and diagnostic trouble codes.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Backup Camera Failure
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe backup camera stops working, affecting the driver's visibility and safety when reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Battery Drain and Electrical Issues
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's battery drains unexpectedly, causing intermittent electrical malfunctions such as unlocked doors and malfunctioning lights.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Seat Belt Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat belt intermittently fails to latch, posing a safety risk to passengers.
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Headlight Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalHeadlights randomly go out and then return to normal operation, posing a safety concern during night driving.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.