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2023 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
104
104 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN
21 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
9 reported crashes · 12 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#4,062

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chevrolet median

-204

median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records

Vs 2021-2025

-94

median 199 complaints in 350 records

Top component share

20%

Power Train: 21 complaints

What owners report fails — 2023 Chevrolet Traverse

  • POWER TRAIN 21
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
  • ENGINE 15
  • SERVICE BRAKES 10
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7

2 recalls on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse

  • NHTSA 23V042000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive pow
  • NHTSA 23V172000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

NHTSA has 104 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (21 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners most often report problems with: power train (21), electrical system (15), engine (15), service brakes (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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