Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Chevrolet Traverse owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while moving from a stop position the vehicle failed to accelerate above 10 mph but then would inadvertently accelerate 40 seconds later and remained in second gear. The vehicle failed to shift gears as designed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to three different mechanics and the problem still occurs.
There is a problem with the stabilitrak system that causes the vehicle to shut off while driving. This turns off the traction control and reduces power to 3 cylinders, thus causing the vehicle to go into limp mode and can cause an accident. This problem is intermittent and the dealers can't seem to find the underlying issue. It will happen whole parked, stopped at an intersection or driving at highway speeds. I have had this happen while driving in heavy traffic on the freeway and in the number one lane. My vehicle lost power and I had to try and negotiate three traffic lanes to stop along side the freeway. I had to put the transmission in park and shut the engine off for 15 seconds in order to clear the code and safely proceed back into traffic. The check engine light remains on for a period of time, but will clear itself. …
My car has been having a problem with traction control/service stabilitrak and losing power to the engine since I purchased it. The problem was only occasionally, now it does it EVERYTIME I drive. First it pops up with traction control off message, once that happens it starts to lose power to the engine making the car(heavy car) shudder so bad I cannot drive. The transmission lags on acceleration and it also pops up with "service stabilitrak", "Power loss to engine "And the car will not move until I can pull over and turn it off. Very scary. I have 4 kids and its losing power while Im driving on the highway. Ive replaced sensors, Cleaned the throttle body and also changed spark plugs and changed fuses. It's very dangerous and I found out this is VERY common , especially for my year.
For at least 5 years, we have been consistently encountering this same problem. After driving awhile, typically at higher speeds, we will get a error message saying to "service stabilitrack and traction control" and "traction control has been turned off". Often this is accompanied by significant shaking of the vehicle and steering column, random gear shifting, impeding your ability to control acceleration and sometimes causing steering issues. We have taken to our mechanic numerous times, and he is unable to diagnose the issue. A code reader returns: ABS-TCS Brake Switch Circuit malfunction. This issue is well-documented in vehicle forums online (Google: Chevrolet Traverse stabilitrack or traction control.
While driving my traction control turns off and reduces power to the vehicle often stalling it making it hard to safely move to the side of the road.. has been happening since I got the vehicle from a dealership
While driving this car I will get three audible "bongs" then I will get error messages "service stabilitrak", traction control off", engine power reduced". At this time I have no control over the speed of this vehicle. I can depress the gas pedal and get an increase in engine RPM but no more forward speed (MPH). My forward speed will continue to decrease. I will have to pull off the road and turn the engine off. Wait two or three minutes then restart the engine. If I am lucky the vehicle will operate normally but will display a service light on the dash board. This vehicle is dangerous. I have contacted my auto dealer and parts were installed. I asked about the cause of this predicament and the service manager said the same situation could be caused by a hundred different sensors in the vehicle. I now have the same problem with this vehicle. 17K miles and 12 months later. …
The engine in my 2014 Chevrolet Traverse died. I had only had 53K miles on the engine. This averages to around 10K miles per year, which is below average use. I maintained the car according to the car operating manual with proper maintenance and full synthetic oil changes per schedule all at the Chevrolet dealership. Leading up to my engine dying, the engine started to make some clinking noise, but no lights came one. When the dashboard panel stated to change the oil, I went within days to a local mechanic for a full synthetic oil change. No low oil or engine lights ever came on. According to the operating manual, I have 600 miles to change oil once the "change oil" message appears. I probably drove 60 miles. After the mechanic changed the oil to full synthetic, as required, the engine died/locked. At no point, did the car drive or engine start with no oil. …
While driving at a speed around 25-30 MPH the vehicle had multiple issues arise at once: 1.) the vehicle started shaking violently and accelerating independently with engine RPM's reaching as high as 6000. The vehicle continued this and would jump from around 2000 RPM to 6000 RPM and continue to accelerate on its own; 2.) error message, failure, and complete loss of the traction control system; 3.) error message, failure, and complete loss of the stabilitrack system; and 4.) error message and failure of the park assist system. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and shut off for a few minutes. When restarted the problems reoccurred and the vehicle required towing to the nearest Chevrolet dealership. This is not a unique problem to one Traverse. …
Radio going crazy, horn honk for no reason when you get out of it,low battery blink then go off, check engine light go on , then go off after few minutes, speedometer act like its sticking when acceleration or deceleration, traction control light come on then go off, cruise control on and it reduce speed, tachometer go up as if your speeding up when its sitting still, car is not shifting smooth like it use to, burnt plastic smell, weird gear oil smell, but no signs of leak, and locks unlocking hours after you lock it and alarm is on, it just takes turns doing different things, started couple of weeks ago, so far, they have not figured out what's going on yet, been in shop since Tuesday and it still has warranty for pre certified cars, all these problems happened while driving it on the highway, it start with occasional incident and now its daily, I am concerned the next time instead of …
My vehicle only has 45,000 miles. The past few months, I have been experiencing problems with the motor as it suddenly loses potency as the vehicle is in motion. The check engine light is always on. When the motor loses potency, it puts "track control on" and "track control off" right away, as well as a sign to service "stabilitrack". I have taken the car to the mechanic and they did a computerized scan where it shows there are problems with the oxygen sensor, low air entrance, problems with the injectors, low voltage problem, brake system off, etc. In conclusion, a series of problems with the car which are not real. I have searched online and there are thousands to claims due to this same problem I am having. To this date, I have not found any recall of the manufacturer to fix this.
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.
Transmission complaints in other Traverse years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 7% of the model year's 548 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Chevrolet Traverse transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-092 (automatic transmission, Feb 21, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Traverse transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.