2018 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 102 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 102 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
2018 Chevy Traverse purchased from Carvana caused carbon monoxide exposure to my family in military housing. Vehicle locked itself while running in the garage (garage door open), and CO entered the home where my children were standing near the interior door. Fire dept forced entry into the vehicle and cleared the home. All family members required oxygen at the hospital; all 3 children had elevated COHb levels. Mechanic confirmed catalytic converter failure and exhaust defect.
Multiple instances have occurred where entertainment system and other areas of dash randomly shutdown while driving. Music can not be played, turn signal sounds are no longer heard, and voice operations do not work. Turning car on and off does not solve problem, however after sitting over night seems to work normal. Most recent two instances happened september 14th, 2019 and september 8th, 2019 so just a week apart.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
- Drivetrain & axles 191 complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints