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2024 Chevrolet Traverse
Common Problems

Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
4
High severity
4
Medium
1
Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 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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  1. 1

    Brake Squealing and Persistent Issues

    16complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Brakes continue to squeal and make loud noises, often persisting for extended periods.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 12.5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Battery/Charging System Issues

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Persistent battery/charging system issues result in recurring warning lights and engine misfires.

  3. 3

    Coolant Hose Leaks

    8complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Coolant hoses are leaking, leading to coolant loss and potential engine overheating.

  4. 4

    Engine Overheating

    8complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine overheats without warning, leading to coolant loss and potential engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Coolant Leak from Upper Radiator Hose

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The upper radiator hose is leaking coolant, leading to potential engine overheating.

    $400–$1,000est. radiator replacement · 24 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction

    4complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Automatic emergency braking system activates unexpectedly without any detected obstacles or hazards.

  7. 7

    Seat Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The third-row seats are malfunctioning, with issues like head restraints not deploying correctly.

  8. 8

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system applied the brakes unexpectedly, causing sudden stops and potential collisions.

  9. 9

    Steering System Vibration and Noise

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system is producing vibrations and unusual noises, particularly when braking or accelerating.

  10. 10

    Third Row Headrest Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The third row headrests failed to fold down properly, preventing the seats from being fully reclined.

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.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse Problems & Recalls | WrenchConnect