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2018 Chevrolet Traverse

2018 Chevy Traverse: power train trouble leads owner complaints

Owners filed 446 complaints with NHTSA. Power train is by far the biggest concern at 42% of reports, followed by electrical issues at 22% and engine trouble at 19%. Brakes account for 8% but carry the most crashes (3), and fuel system rounds it out at 7%. No fires, injuries, or deaths were reported in any category.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 42%
The top complaint area by a wide margin: 186 reports (42%), with 1 crash. Test how the car shifts and drives before buying.
Electrical System safety 22%
Second most reported: 98 reports (22%), with 1 crash. Check that the electronics work as expected.
Engine safety 19%
83 reports (19%), with 1 crash. Listen for any engine warning or rough running on a test drive.
Service Brakes safety 8%
Fewer reports at 36 (8%), but with 3 crashes it has the highest crash count of any area. Inspect the brakes carefully.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 7%
The smallest group: 29 reports (7%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 446 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.