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2020 Chevrolet Traverse

2020 Chevy Traverse: engine and power train lead owner complaints

Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is the single biggest concern at 31% of reports, followed by the power train at 17%, the electrical system at 13%, engine and engine cooling at 11%, and the fuel/propulsion system at 7%. Reports of crashes are rare (1 tied to the engine, 2 to the electrical system) and no fires, injuries, or deaths were reported across these areas.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 31%
The top complaint area: 65 reports (31%), with 1 linked crash. No fires or injuries reported, but it is the area to check most carefully before buying.
Power Train0 17%
Second most reported: 35 reports (17%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Test how the car shifts and drives under load.
Electrical System safety 13%
28 reports (13%), with 2 linked crashes. Check that cameras, sensors, and other electronics all work.
Engine And Engine Cooling0 11%
23 reports (11%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Worth a look at the exhaust and cooling components.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 7%
Smallest of the top five: 15 reports (7%). No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 209 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.