Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% | 19,000 miles |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% | 17,000 miles |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% | 91,000 miles |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% | 9,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% | 39,000 miles |
| 2016 | 16 | 5% | 53,000 miles |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% | 58,000 miles |
| 2014 | 118 | 22% | 75,000 miles |
| 2013 | 44 | 27% | 77,000 miles |
| 2012 | 86 | 24% | 96,000 miles |
| 2011 | 114 | 19% | 77,000 miles |
| 2010 | 58 | 9% | 78,000 miles |
| 2009 | 25 | 6% | 100,000 miles |
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was driving on a 45 MPH road, slowly coming to a stop when the engine started to sputter, almost like a putt-putt feeling. When I came to a complete stop, & the auto stop feature clicked on, the check engine light came on. When I resumed driving & tried to get up to the posted speed limit, it was hard to accelerate. I was able to get to the posted speed limit of 55 MPH, but it felt like the acclerator was resisting. I thought maybe the sensor came on by accident, so when I got home, I powered the vehicle off, waited 30 seconds, & powered it back on. The check engine light remained on. I was able to take the vehicle immediately to the dealership where they were able to diagnose that the crankshaft wiring harness sensor needed to be replaced. My car at the time of being dropped off at the dealership had approximately 9000 miles on it, & I purchased it in November 2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, the forward alert system became inoperable and failed to beep when a vehicle was in view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to moran Chevrolet clinton twp (35500 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, [phone]) who stated that the vehicle was working as designed and the feature would be activated by speed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000.
I live in cold climate with snow and ice conditions.when in motion, usually when the engine has reached running temperature is when the issues tend to occur. I notice it happens more often if there is ice build up on the rims causing an imbalance in the wheels but happens when the car is free of any ice or snow build up. The results of this is out of no where engine power is reduced,stability trak , park assist exct. Warning lights come on. This has now happened to me several times now in different conditions making this Chevy Traverse unsafe for my family of five,this is my only vehicle and the closest Chevy dealership is 135 miles away. With all that being the case I did research on my vehicles issues to find many websites and forums of countless people having the same issue with GM vehicles up to 8 years older than mine any many vehicles of the same year and model. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 25-30 MPH on its own. In addition, the check engine, stability, and traction control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pride Chevrolet (715 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact declined the repairs and requested a buy back. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [redacted]. The failure mileage was 38,543. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was retrieved from a dealer after a recall regarding the air bags; however, while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the Stability Control warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 2 months and the dealer attempted to perform the air bag recall again. The contact stated that later, when the vehicle was picked up, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stability Control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lunged forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to another dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. …
I was driving my 2016 Traverse after a cancer treatment home when all of a sudden msgs on my dash started appearibg. Service stabilitrak, traction control off. The car started shuttering and the guy behind me rear ended me with my children in the car. Since then I have put 2 power steering pumps in, and had it st the shop for several times that it had said about servicib srabilitrak. I have read over 300 hrs of complaints gaving the same issue with the stabilitrsk. I have also replaced speed sensors and modules. This is a trash vechile and no one from GM cares or responds. When someone child does maybe it will get their attention. A class action lawsuit is what I plan on pursuing. This could have been my child. I hope someone reads this n can care enougj to help. The car has less then 65000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle speed unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. During the failure the message "Traction Off", "Engine Power Reduce" and "Stabili-trac" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal sensor on several occasions, but the failure had eventually reoccurred. The vehicle was recently taken to the local dealer who was unable to reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,206.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine, traction control, and stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled and lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle continued to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the ignition switch and the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The ignition was replaced but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (118), 2011 (114), 2012 (86), 2010 (58) and 2013 (44) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Traverse traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any Chevrolet Traverse model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Traverse traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles; 22% happened before 50,000 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.