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2018 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 464 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
464
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners…
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…
NHTSA #21V246000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Based on 464 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
194
Unknown Or Other
69
Electrical System
66
Engine
23
Service Brakes
19
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Steering
14
Fuel/propulsion System
11
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Chevrolet Traverse — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 354 complaints 2013 162 complaints 2014 548 complaints 2015 313 complaints 2016 292 complaints 2017 361 complaints 2018 464 complaints 2019 412 complaints 2020 233 complaints 2021 92 complaints 2022 99 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 2 recall campaigns and 464 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse safe to buy?
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Traverse should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Traverse are: 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.