2022 Chevrolet Traverse transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Sep 14, 2026OKTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission failed after picking up my son from daycare. I pulled on to the main road heading home. It started to speed up and suddenly started jerking back and forth causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and then the car would not go over 15 mph. A few minutes later the check engine light came on and this is the first time it has come on. Called a tow truck and had it towed to a gm dealership they reproduced the issue and told me the transmission is bad and I…

   NHTSA complaint #11764073 · source
2. Filed Sep 10, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   In 2024, at 49000 miles, my transmission gave out and wouldnt allow me to accelerate. GM replaced the transmission. This past week, while driving on a busy hwy, it happened again. I narrowly avoided an accident and had to get my car towed a hour home. These are the codes P0700, P2732, P0746

   NHTSA complaint #11763259 · source
3. Filed Aug 9, 2026MOBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second issue we have had with this vehicle was injectors going bad and causing a bad misfire making driveability rough. We have gone through three O2 sensors in the past 4 years. we have…

   NHTSA complaint #11755713 · source
4. Filed Jul 8, 2026ILCrashElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while vehicle was running). The vehicle was ultimately stopped by a tree with damage to the tailgate and rear. The gear shift selector remained in park for the entire incident. A claim was filed with GM and the Traverse was…

   NHTSA complaint #11749046 · source
5. Filed May 30, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   My transmission started acting up at 77,000 miles. Was struggling to accelerate. Brought in to chevy twice for it, could never locate issue. They located it after my warranty expired. No warning lights would come on.

   NHTSA complaint #11740986 · source
6. Filed May 6, 202628,000 miMAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving in first gear, the vehicle would independently enter limp mode as the check engine light would appear on the instrument panel. Due to the vehicle failing to accelerate above first gear, the contact would be forced to restart the vehicle as the vehicle would then resume normal operation. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer nine times due to the failure. The dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11736038 · source
7. Filed Apr 25, 2026LATransmission & Drivetrain

   I noticed that the transmission has a shutter really bad before I crossed over a hundred thousand miles it is gotten so bad that you cannot drive the vehicle without it shuttering it almost every gear. Took it to the dealership dealership said it had too many miles and all the warranties in all that couldn't help us they want $10,000 to replace it.

   NHTSA complaint #11733778 · source
8. Filed Apr 15, 2026122,000 miVATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the alarm sounded and the message, "Shift to Park," was displayed even though the gear shifter was in park. The contact shifted from park into several driving positions before the vehicle recognized that the transmission was in park, and the vehicle was turned off. The failure had become a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11731340 · source
9. Filed Apr 1, 2026TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Shift to Park. Unable to turn the car off even though the car is in park. This was previously fixed in 10/24 and started up in 10/25 a few days after the 1yr warranty. I reached out to the dealership that repaired it in 2024 and was told that I would have to pay for the service as the part is not covered under the powertrain warranty. I reached out to GM for assistance and that was a lost cause. I was told that the repairs will only last 1 to 2 yrs, so this appears that it…

   NHTSA complaint #11728426 · source
10. Filed Mar 5, 2026NHEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Puttering can be heard. Manifold has been replaced already. Reverberation through steering wheel and pedal can be felt when idling. Car has shuddered when driving 40+ in the past but dealership downplayed any possible issues. There is an issue with something in this vehicle whether it's the torque converter or another part up or downstream.

    NHTSA complaint #11722149 · source
11. Filed Jan 22, 2026SCElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission shifting fails or malfunctions and this vehicle is available for inspection. The car is still on although the engine has been disengaged. The car could possibly shift out of gear and move. Yes, the problem has been confirmed. The "shift to park" message appears

    NHTSA complaint #11712658 · source
12. Filed Jan 6, 202622,168 miAZTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, an error message stating that the vehicle was not in park was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that the computer did not recognize that the gear shifter had been shifted into park(P). The contact stated that it was a known failure with similar vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shift control unit. The contact was…

    NHTSA complaint #11709232 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology