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2018 Chevrolet Traverse recalls and problems

2 recalls and 464 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

2
recalls
464
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

Air bags: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · reported April 8, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · reported October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 194,105 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Power train · 148,000 miles

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at 5–8 MPH, the transmission slipped. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for five seconds before jumping forward 3–5 feet. Several unknown warning lights briefly illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while in…

Oct 10, 2026 · Unknown or other

Sporadic issues when parking. When pressing the push to start button to turn off when in park, it will not turn off. It displays shift to park. Sometimes it appears to happen on unlabeled surfaces.

Oct 1, 2026 · Engine

First issue-cracked catalytic converter caused leaking carbon monoxide inside vehicle. When I was driving I could smell strong, nauseating fuel smell and would have to drive with windows open to try and get fresh air. Took it to local shop for repair which cost $2700. After repair did some research and found special…

Sep 18, 2026 · Power train

For months we have had issues with the known issue of “Shift to Park” which is a huge potential safety risk to myself, my children, and all of my neighbors who are ever remotely close to the vehicle. No dealer can resolve the known issue for this year/make/model. It has slipped from park to drive once but thankfully I…

Sep 11, 2026 · Unknown or other

I am submitting this complaint regarding a complete transmission failure in my 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (VIN [VIN removed]). The vehicle's transmission stopped functioning altogether, resulting in a complete loss of propulsion. The vehicle can no longer be driven and requires repair/towing. A sudden loss of propulsion…

Traverse model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2015 5313103
2016 529281
2017 3361132
2018 246492
2019 3412152
2020 8234111
2021 39241

Across all years, the 2010 Traverse has the most complaints (669). All Chevrolet Traverse years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, the most recent reported on April 8, 2021 (Air bags: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (196 complaints), followed by unknown or other (105).
How many 2018 Chevrolet Traverse complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 464 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.