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2020 Chevrolet Traverse drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 39 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
39 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

When shifting from drive to reverse, or park to reverse, the transmission will not engage right away. The vehicle will roll forward or backwards until the transmission engages into reverse. This will happen when the vehicle is in motion at very low speeds (1-2 MPH) and also while stationary.

Reported at 3,300 miles, December 2020

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the gear shifter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,818.

Reported at 26,818 miles, July 2026

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