CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

General Motors, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V246000 SAFETY RECALL
108 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
Safety Issue:

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Potential Risk:
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHEVROLET dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: N202321200
Notice Date: May 24, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
General Motors Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V668000 SAFETY RECALL
194.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2020
Safety Issue:

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Potential Risk:
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHEVROLET dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: N202313440
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2020

Consumer Complaints

538 Complaints
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11546741 Other
Sep 27, 2023
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Corrective Action:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Additional Notes:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11546741
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11546741 Other
Sep 27, 2023
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Corrective Action:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Additional Notes:

September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11546741
Notice Date: Sep 27, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11543760 Other
Sep 11, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I went to shell and got Gas on september 7th and september 8th when i started. My traverse it started shaking like it was cold then the check engine light came on i went to autozone it read a p0496 code forevap system flow during non purge

Corrective Action:

I went to shell and got Gas on september 7th and september 8th when i started. My traverse it started shaking like it was cold then the check engine light came on i went to autozone it read a p0496 code forevap system flow during non purge

Additional Notes:

I went to shell and got Gas on september 7th and september 8th when i started. My traverse it started shaking like it was cold then the check engine light came on i went to autozone it read a p0496 code forevap system flow during non purge

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11543760
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11542274 Other
Sep 2, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Corrective Action:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Additional Notes:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11542274
Notice Date: Sep 2, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11542274 Other
Sep 2, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Corrective Action:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Additional Notes:

When I put my car into park and turn it off I’m Shift to park error code. So the car stays on and won’t turn off. I turn the car on and off shift the gear and nothing happens. I have to sit in the car a hope that it goes into park. See photo.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11542274
Notice Date: Sep 2, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11541335 Other
Aug 29, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Put vehicle into Park and push engine stop button. The engine does not shut off and shift to park light comes on along with alarm. You cannot shut off and lock the vehicle. This is a serious safety issue which GM has not issued a recall. They issued a Technical Service bulletin 19-NA-206 to dealer and requiring customer to pay for the update. This should be a safety recall. There are many complaint on file from GM customers on various models. Can you investigate this and get them to correct this safety issue.

Corrective Action:

Put vehicle into Park and push engine stop button. The engine does not shut off and shift to park light comes on along with alarm. You cannot shut off and lock the vehicle. This is a serious safety issue which GM has not issued a recall. They issued a Technical Service bulletin 19-NA-206 to dealer and requiring customer to pay for the update. This should be a safety recall. There are many complaint on file from GM customers on various models. Can you investigate this and get them to correct this safety issue.

Additional Notes:

Put vehicle into Park and push engine stop button. The engine does not shut off and shift to park light comes on along with alarm. You cannot shut off and lock the vehicle. This is a serious safety issue which GM has not issued a recall. They issued a Technical Service bulletin 19-NA-206 to dealer and requiring customer to pay for the update. This should be a safety recall. There are many complaint on file from GM customers on various models. Can you investigate this and get them to correct this safety issue.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11541335
Notice Date: Aug 29, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11541130 Other
Aug 28, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Just started happening: on occasion, when trying to shut vehicle off, the accessory light kicks on and DIC says "SHIFT TO PARK". I have to restart the car many times and shift it from drive to park to finally get it to shut off. The issue is commonly discussed on youtube. It's the sensor/switch that tells the car it's in park. Please offer a fix.

Corrective Action:

Just started happening: on occasion, when trying to shut vehicle off, the accessory light kicks on and DIC says "SHIFT TO PARK". I have to restart the car many times and shift it from drive to park to finally get it to shut off. The issue is commonly discussed on youtube. It's the sensor/switch that tells the car it's in park. Please offer a fix.

Additional Notes:

Just started happening: on occasion, when trying to shut vehicle off, the accessory light kicks on and DIC says "SHIFT TO PARK". I have to restart the car many times and shift it from drive to park to finally get it to shut off. The issue is commonly discussed on youtube. It's the sensor/switch that tells the car it's in park. Please offer a fix.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11541130
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11540742 Other
Aug 25, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle had known service bulletin transmission shudder and told torque converter failure for vehicle with only 57000 miles. Vehicle already had TCM and transmission control and flush services at 9,000 and 15,000 miles. GM did 50/50 split of bill since 5 year power warranty was expired. GM should be paying these entire costs to customers for a known quality issue documented in numerous service bulletins for the Traverse.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle had known service bulletin transmission shudder and told torque converter failure for vehicle with only 57000 miles. Vehicle already had TCM and transmission control and flush services at 9,000 and 15,000 miles. GM did 50/50 split of bill since 5 year power warranty was expired. GM should be paying these entire costs to customers for a known quality issue documented in numerous service bulletins for the Traverse.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle had known service bulletin transmission shudder and told torque converter failure for vehicle with only 57000 miles. Vehicle already had TCM and transmission control and flush services at 9,000 and 15,000 miles. GM did 50/50 split of bill since 5 year power warranty was expired. GM should be paying these entire costs to customers for a known quality issue documented in numerous service bulletins for the Traverse.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11540742
Notice Date: Aug 25, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11539511 Other
Aug 19, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Corrective Action:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Additional Notes:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11539511
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11539511 Other
Aug 19, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Corrective Action:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Additional Notes:

SHIFT TO PARK error comes up when park to shut down. Does not allow shutdown of the car without beeping notices. Not allowing doors to lock or driver to exit. Must be fairly common as Google shows a lot of workarounds or how to fix a clip under the shifter knob down in the console.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11539511
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11534303 Other
Jul 25, 2023
Defect Description:

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Potential Consequences:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Corrective Action:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Additional Notes:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11534303
Notice Date: Jul 25, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11534303 Other
Jul 25, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Corrective Action:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Additional Notes:

Side Detection unavailable alert keeps coming and off on, when car is started. The alert comes and goes.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11534303
Notice Date: Jul 25, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11534439 Other
Jul 25, 2023
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.

Corrective Action:

Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.

Additional Notes:

Drivers side seatbelt, wont stay latched. On several occasions seatbelt just released. Seatbelt button was not engaging.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11534439
Notice Date: Jul 25, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11530076 Other
Jul 3, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I see that there is a recall for the exhaust leaks on the 2019 model. But there is a service alert for all Chevrolet Traverse from 2018-2022. Why are repairs on covered on the 2019?

Corrective Action:

I see that there is a recall for the exhaust leaks on the 2019 model. But there is a service alert for all Chevrolet Traverse from 2018-2022. Why are repairs on covered on the 2019?

Additional Notes:

I see that there is a recall for the exhaust leaks on the 2019 model. But there is a service alert for all Chevrolet Traverse from 2018-2022. Why are repairs on covered on the 2019?

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11530076
Notice Date: Jul 3, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11529961 Other
Jul 2, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Corrective Action:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Additional Notes:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11529961
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11529961 Other
Jul 2, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Corrective Action:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Additional Notes:

“Shift to Park” message displays despite vehicle being in ”Park”. This prevents the engine from being shut off.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11529961
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11529775 Other
Jun 30, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Catalytic converter issues and flex pipes, needing replaced due to weak welding and lack of structure is dangerous releasing carbon monoxide and gas in the car while driving with my children

Corrective Action:

Catalytic converter issues and flex pipes, needing replaced due to weak welding and lack of structure is dangerous releasing carbon monoxide and gas in the car while driving with my children

Additional Notes:

Catalytic converter issues and flex pipes, needing replaced due to weak welding and lack of structure is dangerous releasing carbon monoxide and gas in the car while driving with my children

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11529775
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11529564 Other
Jun 29, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

When you turn off engine it tells you to shift to park when it is already in park. Then it continues to give you bells there is a problem. My nephews 2018 equinox has started doing the same thing. Since we just put $1400 in A/C and going back in for A/C we will probably park in since our income can not accommodate more repairs. It only has 53,000 miles on it very well taken care of.

Corrective Action:

When you turn off engine it tells you to shift to park when it is already in park. Then it continues to give you bells there is a problem. My nephews 2018 equinox has started doing the same thing. Since we just put $1400 in A/C and going back in for A/C we will probably park in since our income can not accommodate more repairs. It only has 53,000 miles on it very well taken care of.

Additional Notes:

When you turn off engine it tells you to shift to park when it is already in park. Then it continues to give you bells there is a problem. My nephews 2018 equinox has started doing the same thing. Since we just put $1400 in A/C and going back in for A/C we will probably park in since our income can not accommodate more repairs. It only has 53,000 miles on it very well taken care of.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11529564
Notice Date: Jun 29, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11525155 Other
Jun 3, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Starting on June 1, 2023 (odometer 73,200), when I shift to park my vehicle & then attempt to turn off my vehicle, I receive a warning “ACTION REQUIRED Shift to Park.” I am unable to turn my vehicle off or lock it until I repeatedly jiggle the shifter for it to sense that my vehicle actually is parked. This is a know issue with multiple GM vehicles.

Corrective Action:

Starting on June 1, 2023 (odometer 73,200), when I shift to park my vehicle & then attempt to turn off my vehicle, I receive a warning “ACTION REQUIRED Shift to Park.” I am unable to turn my vehicle off or lock it until I repeatedly jiggle the shifter for it to sense that my vehicle actually is parked. This is a know issue with multiple GM vehicles.

Additional Notes:

Starting on June 1, 2023 (odometer 73,200), when I shift to park my vehicle & then attempt to turn off my vehicle, I receive a warning “ACTION REQUIRED Shift to Park.” I am unable to turn my vehicle off or lock it until I repeatedly jiggle the shifter for it to sense that my vehicle actually is parked. This is a know issue with multiple GM vehicles.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11525155
Notice Date: Jun 3, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2023
General Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11524405 Other
May 30, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

My car started making a rattling noise. It took over a month to finally determine it was coming from the exhaust system. When we inspected it to try to fix it, there is a crack and a hole at the exhaust bracket. This is what has caused it to loosen. After doing research on this, it appears this is a known issue and the warranty was extended for the 2019 but not the 2018 when it is the exact same issue for both. So my vehicle repair for a known issue is now not covered.

Corrective Action:

My car started making a rattling noise. It took over a month to finally determine it was coming from the exhaust system. When we inspected it to try to fix it, there is a crack and a hole at the exhaust bracket. This is what has caused it to loosen. After doing research on this, it appears this is a known issue and the warranty was extended for the 2019 but not the 2018 when it is the exact same issue for both. So my vehicle repair for a known issue is now not covered.

Additional Notes:

My car started making a rattling noise. It took over a month to finally determine it was coming from the exhaust system. When we inspected it to try to fix it, there is a crack and a hole at the exhaust bracket. This is what has caused it to loosen. After doing research on this, it appears this is a known issue and the warranty was extended for the 2019 but not the 2018 when it is the exact same issue for both. So my vehicle repair for a known issue is now not covered.

Manufacturer: CHEVROLET
Mfg Campaign: 11524405
Notice Date: May 30, 2023
Recall Date: May 30, 2023

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