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2023 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

2

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

95

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Traverse and 95 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 30 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES12
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
  3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
  4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
  5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM3

2023 Traverse Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 23V172000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 23V042000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.

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2023 Traverse Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
PIC6626BOct 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process11038592
PIT6457CSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to…11038136
PIC6540KSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11038132
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
PIC6551CAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11036392
PIT5099JJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI to help diagnose A/C concern11035340
PIT5966FJun 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.11034769
PIT6519May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and…11033150
PIC6540JMay 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11032784
PIC6540HMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11032767
PIC6626AMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process11032766
PIC6423AMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue11032764
PIC6551BMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11032763
PIC6540GApr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11032560
PIC6540GApr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11032559
PIT3271QApr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.11030974
PIP6104Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.11030092
PIP4902VMar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11030091
PIT6425DMar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss11029950
All 2023 Traverse records at NHTSA

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  • Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

Does My Chevrolet Traverse Qualify?

A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.

If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.

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