2013 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 53 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. Also, the contact mentioned that the radio failed several times and the sensors and gauges intermittently flickered. In addition, the contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH attempting to avoid dog, the contact swerved to the right and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and legs.
2013 chevy traverse w/ 120k miles: while driving 75MPH on the freeway the entire car shut off. Everything went black, and I couldn't depress brakes, or turn the steering wheel to move to the shoulder. I panicked as I was in the middle of the desert with my 5 year old. Unacceptable! Within minutes the car came back and went into limp mode and I was able to make it to a gas station. Check engine light, traction control service, park assist off, and stability control service all came on.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
- Engine 46 complaints
- Stability control 43 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints