2023 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026GAElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car the steering gets hard to turn I have to turn car off and bk on also at light it lose power and roll and come back on sometimes things work and some times it don’t I have to shut off car and restart for things to work correctly and sometimes it work for a little bit while then start doing it again also feel funny when driving

   NHTSA complaint #11769984 · source
2. Filed Sep 15, 2026NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   2023 Chevy Traverse LT with 33, 884 miles on it. ABS, TC, Service ESC, Service 4WD, Reduced Steering Assist. OBD2 Codes: C0040, U0414, U0121 populated. There is a short in the Electronic Brake Control Monitor, a part that should last way more than 3 years and 33k miles. $1300 to remove and replace EBCM.

   NHTSA complaint #11764409 · source
3. Filed Jul 14, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Vehicle is not detecting key fob. Main battery was changed now the vehicle is not detecting keys. both key fob batteries have been replaced as well as the main vehicle battery. This issue is the same issue that the Malibu is having .this is whats happening .Ignition & Starting (TSB 23-NA-163): Addresses conditions where the vehicle exhibits a "No Crank/No Start" or "No FOB Detected" message. Dealerships inspect and reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM).

   NHTSA complaint #11750376 · source
4. Filed Jun 15, 2026MEBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   To make a very long story short, I was having major software issues with my vehicle. I had the car "blackout" lights screens and everything turn off then when it powered on i would have service lights on for my brakes. I also had my reverse camera go out a few times and my lane assistant light on dash say its not working. All to find out i had a faulty rear control module. Upon replacement i learned this EXACT rear control module is the same one used in other GM vehicles…

   NHTSA complaint #11744334 · source
5. Filed Apr 23, 2026LAElectrical System

   My dashboard gave an alert “battery saver active” then another alert stating to “service charging system, vehicle may stall”. Then the alerts cleared. After a few minutes both alerts were on my dashboard again. I was able to pull into an [XXX] ’s and had them check the battery, which was replaced a few months ago, employee stated that the battery was so low, only showing 11.4 that they couldn’t even test it, that she testing the alternator and the computer said it needed to…

   NHTSA complaint #11733359 · source
6. Filed Apr 7, 2026NEElectrical System

   Driving down the interstate the main screen went out completely, GPS, radio, controls to temperature for the back. Back up camera works and it shows a Chevy sign. GM dealer states the radio/Onstar module is out completely. This ironically happened immediately after warranty expired.

   NHTSA complaint #11729787 · source
7. Filed Mar 2, 2026WIBrakesElectrical System

   I have read several things about EBCM and the control power circuit being above threshold and wondering if this is a recall for this model? I am getting 3 error codes C0800, B1325, & U0151 for this vehicle. (General Motors is recalling over 449,000 SUVs and pickups (2023–2024 Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Suburban/Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and select Silverado/Sierra 1500) due to a software fault in the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) . This issue prevents the brake warning light…

   NHTSA complaint #11721367 · source
8. Filed Feb 24, 202620,000 miMIElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly shut off, the instrument panel went black, and the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle lost power steering and power brakes functionality. The vehicle was shifted to neutral(N) and restarted, and regained power, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The failure also occurred while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning…

   NHTSA complaint #11720073 · source
9. Filed Jan 2, 2026FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   Vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Traverse The vehicle has a recurring safety-critical defect. The steering assist becomes reduced while driving and the dashboard displays the warning message “Steering Assist Reduced – Drive with Care.” At the same time, multiple safety systems such as collision-avoidance functions become disabled. This failure is persistent and creates unsafe driving conditions. The vehicle has previously experienced electrical and fuel-system related issues,…

   NHTSA complaint #11708457 · source
10. Filed Aug 22, 2025TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    While practicing parallel parking in the vehicle for about 1 hour, upon leaving the parking lot, there was a message that popped up on the dashboard reading, “SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST”. When driving the vehicle out the parking lot, the brakes were hard when pressing and the vehicle took a while to brake. I found myself braking at a far distance in order to stop the car at the nearest stop light. I turned my emergency lights and drove carefully home, since the engine light came…

    NHTSA complaint #11682297 · source
11. Filed Jul 17, 2025CAElectrical System

    I was driving and the vehicle lost since power, I was unable to roll down the windows. And then the car just stalled. Luckily I was aware of it stalling so I pulled over in a residential area and came aaa. They sent out a battery service technician, he read the battery, the battery was ok but the alternator had low voltage. (Picture attached) so they recommend not to drive it and so I had to call for a tow truck to come. We bought a battery charger, it charges up to 12 but…

    NHTSA complaint #11674397 · source
12. Filed Jun 17, 202517 miOHElectrical System

    The contact own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned off and parked in the garage, the exterior and interior lights started flashing, the horn started honking continuously, and the windshield wipers activated. Additionally, the doors locked and unlocked inadvertently and stopped when the vehicle was in drive(D). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11667350 · 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