2022 Chevrolet Traverse Problems And Complaints

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Complaints and Problems

The Chevrolet Traverse has been a pretty good car when it comes to reliability. Still, there have been plenty of complaints about the current generation Traverse on various forums and the NHTSA website too. One good thing for the people who are considering the Chevrolet Traverse is that the number of complaints has reduced in recent years. Talking about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, there are no complaints reported by the owners so far on the NHTSA website. However, there might be complaints in the future as it is a relatively new model year for now. Let’s have a look at some of the common problems reported by the owners of the current generation Chevrolet Traverse. 

Engine Problem

• Start/stop system problem: Start/stop feature is a common feature in many Chevrolet vehicles. The Chevrolet Traverse also gets this feature. The feature shuts off your engine when you are at the traffic lights and it turns the ignition back on when you press the gas pedal to get moving. There have been problems with this feature in many of the vehicles. The same problem exists with the Chevrolet Traverse. Many owners of Traverse reported that the vehicle stalls when they press the gas pedal to get moving from a stop sign or traffic signals. There is also a significant delay when the stall does not occur. The problem remains unsolved in most vehicles as of now. 
• Transmission delay problem: The Chevrolet Traverse transmission problems are one of the most common issues about the vehicle. There is nothing wrong with the function of the transmission and it does its job pretty well. However, there is a significant delay while engaging the transmission. To explain the problem, when you try to switch the mode on the transmission from drive to reverse, there is a slight delay before it actually engages. The problem exists when you switch between any driving modes on the transmission. The problem does not happen every time you shift the transmission and occurs randomly. But it can repeat many times during the same day. The problem is quite serious and many owners of the current generation Traverse have faced this problem. 

Brake Problem

• Grinding noise from the brakes problem: The owners of the Chevrolet Traverse have reported that they hear a grinding noise coming from the brakes of the vehicle. The problem is not limited to the Chevrolet Traverse only and similar to the start/stop system feature problem, it exists in many other Chevrolet models. The owners reported that it sounds like some metal is colliding and it becomes a very irritating noise. The problem is not limited to the grinding noise only. It also affects the braking performance of the vehicle which is not a good thing for a vehicle of this size. The problem was reported by many owners of the new Traverse which makes the problem even worse. 

Power Steering Problem

• Power steering problem: The Chevrolet Traverse power steering problems are one of the most common problems among the owners of the 2015 to 2018 model years of the vehicle. The problem was also noticed in many other Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. In most cases, the power steering started to fail after a mileage of 30,000 miles. Many owners reported that the technicians at the service station were unable to duplicate the issue. However, the good thing is that the problem is not noticed in the recent model years of the Chevrolet Traverse. 

Safety Features Problem

• Airbag deployment problem- The airbag in the Chevrolet Traverse has not been reliable for the owners of the current generation vehicle. There have been multiple instances where the airbags in the Traverse did not deploy even in the case of a severe crash. There were investigations made after the accident which shows that the airbag sensors were working properly. It makes the situation even worse as there is no way that you can know if the airbags are working properly or not. The only way to know it is when you are involved in a real crash which is the worst thing that can happen to you. There is a recall issued by General Motors to fix the front airbag deployment issue. We hope the problem does not occur after the recall.

Category	Number of complaints
Visibility	6
Fuel Propulsion System	13
Improper working of safety features	42
Engine and Electric System	152
Miscellaneous Concerns	219

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Recalls

General Motors has been pretty good with issuing recalls to fix the issues with their vehicles. The same goes for the Chevrolet Traverse recalls. There have been no recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse as of now. However, there have been many recalls for the current generation Traverse issued from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration already. The good news for the potential owners of the Chevrolet Traverse is that there have been fewer recalls for the recent model years than the earlier model years of the vehicle. The number of recalls is also following the number of complaints. Let’s have a look at the recalls for the current generation Chevrolet Traverse to see the issues that General Motors have resolved for the existing models. 

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks
1	October 18, 2021	21V817000	Possible transmission fluid leak	The clip and screw that holds the inner wheel-well and plastic shroud in place might chafe against the transmission case, which could result in a transmission fluid leak.
2	June 24, 2021	21V472000	The front airbag might not deploy properly	During service by dealers, some vehicles might have received incorrect airbag calibration software that might affect frontal airbag deployment.
3	February 25, 2021	21V115000	Tire failure might cause sudden air loss	The affected tires were cured for too long during the production of the car which might cause tire failure resulting in sudden air loss.
4	November 5, 2020	20V684000	Tires might have been overcured	The vehicles might have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
5	October 29, 2020	20V668000	Missing bolt-on the start/stop accumulator	The start/stop accumulator end cap might have missing bolts.
6	October 15, 2020	20V639000	Insufficient fuel supply might cause an engine stall	The fuel pump's jet nozzle might have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, which might result in a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
7	August 30, 2018	18V576000	The insufficient coating on rear brake caliper pistons	The rear brake caliper pistons might have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, resulting in reduced rear brake performance.
8	July 30, 2020	20V446000	Roof rail airbags might not deploy	The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator might not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during airbag deployment.
9	September 6, 2019	19V643000	The right-hand frame rail might be cracked	The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment might be cracked.
10	April 8, 2021	21V246000	Side curtain airbags might be unsecured	The side curtain airbags might not be properly attached.
11	November 1, 2018	18V774000	Airbags might not deploy due to incorrect setting	The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on the affected vehicle might not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the airbags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Which model years of the Chevrolet Traverse should you avoid?

The Chevrolet Traverse has a long legacy in its segment for its potent powertrain options and roomy interior. The Chevrolet Traverse also offers impressive capabilities for its class. All this makes it one of the desirable options in the class in the used three-row SUV segment. There have not been any serious problems with the recent model years of the Chevrolet Traverse which makes it one of the safer options in the class. We recommend you avoid the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and, 2018 model years of the Chevrolet Traverse. These model years have more problems than other models of the Chevrolet Traverse. 

Should you buy the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

The competition in the big three-row SUV segment has become a lot better and outruns the Chevrolet Traverse in some departments. But when it comes to an overall package, it is still hard to beat the Chevrolet Traverse for many of its rivals. The cabin has enough room in all three rows of the SUV. The updated exterior design gives it a fresh look to keep up with the competition. The long list of standard safety equipment and a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA is another advantage. The reliability has also been pretty good for the recent model years of the Chevrolet Traverse. All this makes the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse a great choice for its class.