2023 Chevrolet Traverse transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V172000Mar 16, 20238,744 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

  Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

• Recall 23V042000Feb 2, 202310 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

  Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.

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 2, 202663,400 miTXTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving in the lower gears and attempting to accelerate, the rear wheels suddenly locked up. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 63,400.

   NHTSA complaint #11761634 · source
3. Filed Sep 2, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?Stumbles harshly when accelerating and deaccelerating Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?Yes, Changed Transmission Fluid but still occurs Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?Yes, advised…

   NHTSA complaint #11761549 · source
4. Filed Jul 25, 2026MOOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began jerking very hard during acceleration and shifting. The Check Engine Light illuminated, and the vehicle became unsafe to drive because the transmission was not operating normally. I was concerned that the vehicle could suddenly lose power or fail while driving in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. The dealer found the transmission fluid…

   NHTSA complaint #11752765 · source
5. Filed Jul 3, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS, VIN [XXX]. This vehicle has repeated safety-related failures involving the engine/cooling system, fuel-injector/misfire system, steering-assist warning system, and electronic parking brake system. The vehicle is currently at AutoNation Chevrolet West Austin, dropped off on XXX, and is available for inspection. Soon after delivery, the vehicle began losing coolant and overheating. This was not isolated. Before the engine was finally…

   NHTSA complaint #11748236 · source
6. Filed Jul 3, 2026ARTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving down a neighborhood road and my car suddenly slammed to a stop, forcing my chest into the steering wheel and throwing my dog from the backseat into the back of the passenger seat. We had it towed to a local shop and they reported the solenoid inside the transmission has failed. This is a two year old vehicle with less than 100k miles on it. Luckily, I was in a neighborhood going less than 50 mph and did not have my children in the car with me. Other than some…

   NHTSA complaint #11748139 · source
7. Filed May 28, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle jerks/shifts harshly while decelerating and again when accelerating after slowing down. The issue feels similar to the previous transmission shudder concern that was repaired.

   NHTSA complaint #11740524 · source
8. Filed May 12, 2026125,000 miWVTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate the vehicle experienced severe engine shuttering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehcle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the falure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11737265 · source
9. Filed May 5, 2026NVTransmission & Drivetrain

   It started when I put my car in reverse and it would delay and jerk back before reversing off and on. About a month later, I started my car in the street and accelerated and it jerked and shut off in the middle of a street. I restarted it and accelerated it again and it jerked and shut off again. It's a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse with 61,570 miles. I towed it back to dealer and they are stating it's an issue with the transmission and want to charge $9800. I can send the email…

   NHTSA complaint #11735949 · source
10. Filed Mar 13, 2026CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    The exhaust bracket is broken [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

    NHTSA complaint #11724043 · source
11. Filed Jan 6, 202669,000 miFLTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the engine Auto Start-Stop system engaged, and the ESC warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving the following day, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH and gradually decelerated. The vehicle later failed to exceed 6 MPH and failed to respond upon shifting to reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where several diagnostic tests were…

    NHTSA complaint #11709042 · source
12. Filed Dec 27, 2025MITransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission shifts to a low gear and will not upshift causing the vehicle to only go about 10 mph @4,ooo rpm. Dealer says it is a solenoid in the transmission that has failed. Part is on limited distribution because of significant instances of this occurance. This is a dangeruos situation that could cause great peril. My vehicle has only 22,000 miles. This is very premature for this new of a vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint #11707225 · 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