2018 Chevrolet Traverse drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 191 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 191 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 76 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 21 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 76 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 33,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet traverse. While attempting to park the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated independently, drove forward, and crashed into a building. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle damage was repaired. On another occasion, while driving at a low speed, the transmission suddenly failed and the vehicle would no longer drive forward or backwards.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift to park(P). The contact stated that the shift to park message was displayed. The contact stated that several manual attempts were needed before the vehicle properly shifted to park(P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
- Electrical system 102 complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints